What viruses affect the Bulbophyllum Genus?

[Ross]

Let me (Ross) jump in, Ross and welcome you. The second picture is certainly damage caused by mites. Could be they are no longer in the area. This damage doesn't go away. Another tool in your arsenal should be pure Neem Oil, available in your local Home Depot, sold as Schultz brand Garden Safe Fungicide 3. It's a teal colored spray bottle. This will work on most pests of orchids if you drench the leaves (all surfaces) and try to drench to roots, to the best you can. It's great for garden pests as well so I typically buy 5-6 bottles at a time! Spray your orchids every other week for 3 times. Then whenever you see something suspect, do it again. Doesn't affect the orchids, but gets the bugs on contact as well as certain other diseases such as mildew.

[Ross Robinson]

Thank you for the Listerine insight, Kiki, and Ross, I've actually come across your posts when Googling orchid culture. Nice to finally "speak" with you. The plant arrived as it was - But the other plants were in just great shape I found it unfair to hold it against the seller. I'm sure it'll turn around... but the constant barrage of "virus" online led me to some suspicion. Thanks for the help, again.