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** SICK Phalanopsis.. can someone tell me what's wrong .. see pic. **
I have a sick phalanopsis. I have been keeping it in a screened in
porch in S. Florida and watering every few days. I cut one of the top leaves (probably a stupid thing to do) as it seemed that the leaf was deteriorating and I thought it would spread. Now I see black spots inside the leaf. Looks like it could be a mold / fungus. I'd greatly appreciate anyone's thoughts on what it is and how I can fix it. see pic: http://www.consumergroup.com/sickorchid.jpg Thanks, -David |
Looks like it is terminally infected with a bacterial or fungal rot - in the
trash immediately! Now then, go buy two new plants as compensation. -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. "David Sussman" wrote in message ... I have a sick phalanopsis. I have been keeping it in a screened in porch in S. Florida and watering every few days. I cut one of the top leaves (probably a stupid thing to do) as it seemed that the leaf was deteriorating and I thought it would spread. Now I see black spots inside the leaf. Looks like it could be a mold / fungus. I'd greatly appreciate anyone's thoughts on what it is and how I can fix it. see pic: http://www.consumergroup.com/sickorchid.jpg Thanks, -David |
On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 16:50:54 -0400, "Ray"
wrote: Looks like it is terminally infected with a bacterial or fungal rot - in the trash immediately! Now then, go buy two new plants as compensation. David - We are really not brushing you off. It is very infectious and not readily curable and if you have other Phal plants you could carry it to them. Get rid of this one. It is too far gone. And your standard grief suggestions is to buy 2, one for the replacement for the one lost and one to make you smile. Next time, see if you can get a light breeze across you plant so the leaves dry before night. Keep the crown (center point of the leaves) dry. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
David,
That appears to be rot. I hate to say so, but I don't have high hopes for the plant, with all that necrotic tissue. What you can try is peroxide, sprayed all over the plant, and watered through the medium. Also, it appears that the parts of the leaves nearest the crown are not so badly affected yet, so you can try cutting back to good tissue (using a sterile blade) and then making a paste of Elmer's glue and cinnamon to be applied to the cut edges of the leaves. Can I assume that you are growing the plant shady and out of possible rain fall? Phals need to be watered in the morning, so that they have time for the leaves to dry before nightfall. And, it's important to keep water out of the crown. Watering every few days, with our humid weather down here at the moment, might be too much, but I can't say that for sure. Hey. If you lose it, you lose it. Go get another! Diana |
I agree, if the phal isn't a expensive/rare plant then it isn't worth trying
to save & risk any healthy plants you may have or may not, if not treat yourself.But first look at your conditions to determine what caused the rot/infection in the first place. -- Thanks Keith,England,UK. "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message link.net... David, That appears to be rot. I hate to say so, but I don't have high hopes for the plant, with all that necrotic tissue. What you can try is peroxide, sprayed all over the plant, and watered through the medium. Also, it appears that the parts of the leaves nearest the crown are not so badly affected yet, so you can try cutting back to good tissue (using a sterile blade) and then making a paste of Elmer's glue and cinnamon to be applied to the cut edges of the leaves. Can I assume that you are growing the plant shady and out of possible rain fall? Phals need to be watered in the morning, so that they have time for the leaves to dry before nightfall. And, it's important to keep water out of the crown. Watering every few days, with our humid weather down here at the moment, might be too much, but I can't say that for sure. Hey. If you lose it, you lose it. Go get another! Diana |
The infection looks pretty systemic...I don't think it's curable at this
point. Cheers, Xi David Sussman wrote: I have a sick phalanopsis. I have been keeping it in a screened in porch in S. Florida and watering every few days. I cut one of the top leaves (probably a stupid thing to do) as it seemed that the leaf was deteriorating and I thought it would spread. Now I see black spots inside the leaf. Looks like it could be a mold / fungus. I'd greatly appreciate anyone's thoughts on what it is and how I can fix it. see pic: http://www.consumergroup.com/sickorchid.jpg Thanks, -David |
Gee, Sue. I didn't know you were my wife! Big grin here
-- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. "Susan Erickson" wrote in message ... On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 16:50:54 -0400, "Ray" wrote: Looks like it is terminally infected with a bacterial or fungal rot - in the trash immediately! Now then, go buy two new plants as compensation. David - We are really not brushing you off. It is very infectious and not readily curable and if you have other Phal plants you could carry it to them. Get rid of this one. It is too far gone. And your standard grief suggestions is to buy 2, one for the replacement for the one lost and one to make you smile. Next time, see if you can get a light breeze across you plant so the leaves dry before night. Keep the crown (center point of the leaves) dry. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
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Hey Diana,
I am a bit of a beginner. When I first got the plant I did not water it enough. It went limp. How often should I water it? It seems that my last watering technique of not "SOAKING" the media was not enough water once each week. Now I have been told to let it actually soak in water (in a pot of water for example) for about 10-15 min and add a bit of fertilizer once every week or so. Next take it out of the soaking pot and let it drain and dry outside (no direct sun). How often should I do such a soaking rather than just running some running water over it for a few seconds. I guess this plant is going to die but I'd like to learn something from it so that I can try and prevent anything from getting this bad in the future again. I will try some hydrogen peroxide as an experiment. -David "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message hlink.net... David, That appears to be rot. I hate to say so, but I don't have high hopes for the plant, with all that necrotic tissue. What you can try is peroxide, sprayed all over the plant, and watered through the medium. Also, it appears that the parts of the leaves nearest the crown are not so badly affected yet, so you can try cutting back to good tissue (using a sterile blade) and then making a paste of Elmer's glue and cinnamon to be applied to the cut edges of the leaves. Can I assume that you are growing the plant shady and out of possible rain fall? Phals need to be watered in the morning, so that they have time for the leaves to dry before nightfall. And, it's important to keep water out of the crown. Watering every few days, with our humid weather down here at the moment, might be too much, but I can't say that for sure. Hey. If you lose it, you lose it. Go get another! Diana |
David,
Phals prefer to have the medium never dry out completely, but need to have lots of air flow to the rot system as well. That could mean watering a lot more often. It may also be that a coarse bark mix is inappropriate for phals in your conditions, and that you should consider an alternate medium - one that stays moist and airy under the watering regimen you can easily handle. If you're willing to share details about the growing conditions, I'm sure we can all throw our two-cents in, eventually coming up with enough to actually help! -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info! .. "David Sussman" wrote in message om... Hey Diana, I am a bit of a beginner. When I first got the plant I did not water it enough. It went limp. How often should I water it? It seems that my last watering technique of not "SOAKING" the media was not enough water once each week. Now I have been told to let it actually soak in water (in a pot of water for example) for about 10-15 min and add a bit of fertilizer once every week or so. Next take it out of the soaking pot and let it drain and dry outside (no direct sun). How often should I do such a soaking rather than just running some running water over it for a few seconds. I guess this plant is going to die but I'd like to learn something from it so that I can try and prevent anything from getting this bad in the future again. I will try some hydrogen peroxide as an experiment. -David "Diana Kulaga" wrote in message hlink.net... David, That appears to be rot. I hate to say so, but I don't have high hopes for the plant, with all that necrotic tissue. What you can try is peroxide, sprayed all over the plant, and watered through the medium. Also, it appears that the parts of the leaves nearest the crown are not so badly affected yet, so you can try cutting back to good tissue (using a sterile blade) and then making a paste of Elmer's glue and cinnamon to be applied to the cut edges of the leaves. Can I assume that you are growing the plant shady and out of possible rain fall? Phals need to be watered in the morning, so that they have time for the leaves to dry before nightfall. And, it's important to keep water out of the crown. Watering every few days, with our humid weather down here at the moment, might be too much, but I can't say that for sure. Hey. If you lose it, you lose it. Go get another! Diana |
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