Sticky stuff on Cattleya sheath

[BrassavolaStars]

Hello all,

I had a question about the sticky, clear sap (that happens to be extremely sugary) that forms on new growths, flowers, and sheaths. It is my understanding that this is normal.

However, since I have plants that are relatively close together, could this substance spread germs and viruses to other plants if it touches them?

Thanks.

[BobcatJohnson]

Plants are very different from humans...
But one thing they do have in common...
Swapping fluids can transmit cooties.

[Clawhammer]

Yes but the receiving plant would have to have an open wound of some sort to be infected or a vector (some kind of pest). Its something I've never really worried about and I have a lot of plants in close quarters.