help I found a tiny work like thing and it killed my new Den cane - Orchid Board

let_it_grow · #1 02-12-2009, 10:09 PM

I went to check on my chids and saw one of my dens new canes had a black rotten ring about half way up. I felt the bottm of the cane and it was mushy so I sterilized a sharp knife and cut it off then put peroxde on the cut. I wanted to see what was going on so I sliced the cane lengthwise and saw the base was soft rotten and had a bit of mold on it. Taking a close look at the area that was still green and firm I saw a teeny tiny clear worm like thing. The only reason I saw it was cause there was a black line (I'm guessing it was the food in the organs) and I saw it move. As odd as this sounds the rotten cane smelled like beggin strips (yes the treats given to dogs). I looked over the rest of the canes and I see no signs of any critters. Does anyone know what this could be?

let_it_grow · #2 02-14-2009, 05:28 PM

please help anyone. Does anyone know of any tiny worms that burrow into the plant?

CoolPhrog · #3 02-14-2009, 06:04 PM

I have no idea but Let's bump the thread and see if anyone replies. Also, yu may want to correct the typo in the name of your thread "work" instead of "worm"

let_it_grow · #4 02-16-2009, 08:46 PM

I fixed the typo so hopefully someone will reply now

So I tried to edit the title but it didn't edit the title in the board it only edited it inside the thread, is there a at around that?

camille1585 · #5 02-17-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by let_it_grow

I fixed the typo so hopefully someone will reply now

So I tried to edit the title but it didn't edit the title in the board it only edited it inside the thread, is there a at around that?

I think only moderators can change the title of a thread. You should ask one of them.

As for the worm thing in the cane, all I know is that there are several insects which lay their eggs in plant stems, and the larvae then eat the plant from the inside. It's kind of like corn stem borers, if you've ever heard of those. If you suspect that there are more, the only way to kill them is with a systemic insecticide.

let_it_grow · #6 02-17-2009, 12:59 PM

the last thing I want is for a problem like that to spread. Do you have any tips for an insecticide? Pesticides and herbicides have been strictly limited in my area, they don't even sell them at home depot

camille1585 · #7 02-17-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by let_it_grow

the last thing I want is for a problem like that to spread. Do you have any tips for an insecticide? Pesticides and herbicides have been strictly limited in my area, they don't even sell them at home depot

Sorry, I don't think I can help you with that. I'm in Europe, and we don't have the same products available. Even for products that are the same, they are sold under different names on both sides of the pond.

But if your other canes seem fine, I don't think it is necessary to treat. Just keep a close eye on the plant for a while.