Was bud blast but now maybe rot? - Orchid Board

Becca · #1 05-03-2007, 11:00 PM

Hi Everyone...Again! I posted a message earlier this week and I can't remember what area I posted it in, but this is another question related to it. I had a plant shipped to me and the bud turned black and died on me before it opened. Many of you thought it was bud blast. Well here is my continuing situation. I thought the pseudobulb looked a little odd as it was a dark purplish almost black color but didn't seem squishy this last Monday. Well now it is starting to feel squishy. So know what do I do? I know I need to cut it off, but do I cut it off at the base of the pseudobulb? How long does it take for something like this to kill an entire plant? I am hoping that tomorrow morning will not be to late. If I cut it off, there will be three pseudobulbs left which I think should be fine. Is it possible to take care of this problem without removing the entire plant from the pot? This is part of a group of plants that a seller is already replacing two of that I got about 2 weeks ago, it is probably to late to file a claim for this plant as well. Oh yes, and the name of the plant is Lc. Merry Song. TIA!

Ross · #2 05-04-2007, 09:35 AM

Rot can move swiftly or can move slowly, but spread, it will. You need to cut off the rot with a sharp, sterile blade (razor blade or Xacto knife works best. Sprinkle cinnamon liberally over the cut on the good part of the plant. In good time a dormant bud may come to life and form a new growth.

Now as to the cause -- are you keeping plant too wet? Or was it frozen, perhaps, in shipment?

Becca · #3 05-04-2007, 11:27 AM

Hi Ross,
I have my plant at work so I do not have any cinnamon with me, but I do have a solution of Physan 20 with me in a spay bottle that I could use. I hate to wait until the end of the day to remove the rotted part, I do have razor blades at work just for my plants

The bud wasn't dormant, it turned black and mushy too. I think the problem is a result from it getting to cold possibly in shipping although it was sent via priority mail and I was told that they keep their packages above a certain temp, but who knows. Anyways, I will try removing the bad part without having to take the plant complete out of the pot....wish me luck!

Becca · #4 05-04-2007, 12:20 PM

Okay so I cut the rotted part off and sprayed it with my solution of Physan 20. I think I was able to take the rotted part off before it got to the rest of the plant since when I cut at the base of the pseudobulb I was able to see green. I started out at different heights on the pseudobulb so I would have to cut off more then necessary, not that it probably matters. It took me about 3 tries to find a green area. Hopefully this will take care of the problem and the plant will live. I can't wait for it to bloom next year since the pictures of the blooms look beautiful! I will be sure to keep you posted on how it is doing! Thanks!

Djarum Black · #5 05-04-2007, 12:23 PM

Good save Rp!

I'm wishing your plant a speedy recovery!

Ross · #6 05-04-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RPfeiffer

Okay so I cut the rotted part off and sprayed it with my solution of Physan 20. I think I was able to take the rotted part off before it got to the rest of the plant since when I cut at the base of the pseudobulb I was able to see green. I started out at different heights on the pseudobulb so I would have to cut off more then necessary, not that it probably matters. It took me about 3 tries to find a green area. Hopefully this will take care of the problem and the plant will live. I can't wait for it to bloom next year since the pictures of the blooms look beautiful! I will be sure to keep you posted on how it is doing! Thanks!

I think this should do it. I have used Physan in the past for this and it worked OK (or the plant didn't really need the help) but with cinnamon, the cut heals quicker. As a matter of prevention, be sure to not overwater during this healing process and also don't be afraid to use a KLN mix (Product Listing - Dyna-Gro K-L-N Root Growth Stimulant - 8 ounce Bottle) for a few weeks until you see positive signs of new roots emerging. Growths should follow.

Becca · #7 05-04-2007, 06:10 PM

Thank you everyone! I already have KLN that I use when I receive plants, and I also have the Pro-Tekt and the Orchid Pro fertalizer. Also, why am I not receiving emails when I get a response on my posts? I stopped getting them after the server was down yesterday

Ross · #8 05-04-2007, 08:27 PM

Don't know on that question! I personally hate getting e-mails for each post so I turned that off (can't remember how except its in your profile somewhere.)

Lagoon · #9 05-04-2007, 09:00 PM

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