Argh! Sunburned my phalaenopsis. Should I just toss it?

[wintergirl]

Originally Posted by Miss Flower

Also make sure there isn't something else wrong with it...A sunburn to develop that fast is weird especially in the winter. It wasn't under a magnifying glass right?

In any case good luck

Water on a leaf can act as a magnifyer, making a fast sunburn. Not sure this was the case but it can happen...

[jcec1]

Originally Posted by wintergirl

Water on a leaf can act as a magnifyer, making a fast sunburn. Not sure this was the case but it can happen...

Water droplets on a phalaenopsis leaf will not cause sunburn. Water does not act like a magnifying glass on most leaves, it's an urban legend. If it did then, plants in the tropics would all be frazzled.

[wintergirl]

Originally Posted by jcec1

Water droplets on a phalaenopsis leaf will not cause sunburn. Water does not act like a magnifying glass on most leaves, it's an urban legend. If it did then, plants in the tropics would all be frazzled.

Interesting, I guess a lot of people believe this urban legend... saw it on Youtube videos.