Monnierara millennium magic witchcraft-black spots on pseudobulbs

[SouthPark]

CatC ----- that's one of the products. I recall there is one that might be more convenient for you ---- which is in some kind of liquid form, such as 250 ml bottle or even 500 ml bottle. I'll later see if I can spot in online.

Before I forget ----- the kind of fungicide --- yates anti-rot, agri-fos and equivalent are based on 'phosphorous acid'.

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UPDATE : Hi CatC! I wasn't able to find the Aliette with a liquid bottle. I might have been thinking of the small liquid bottle for agri-fos. But there will certainly be equivalents that you can get over there in UK.

[CatalinaC]

I've found something called Potassium Phosphite, not sure it's what I need as it's described as a fertiliser which has also fungicidal properties and it seems to be recommended for trees.
"Product Information
Potassium Phosphite a liquid fertiliser containing fast-acting, highly mobile phosphite (PO3) molecules, which move systemically via the phloem and xylem to the leaves and roots, rather than the usual phosphate (PO4).
Its effect is to increase the rate of energy transfer within the plant, resulting in increased root and shoot initiation and development, it also has fungicidal properties."

If not I'll go for Aliette as my research hasn't been really successful and I want to get something just in case I might need it.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by CatalinaC

I've found Yates on Ebay but only delivered from Australia - the postage costs more than the product itself (~AU $ 52).

Aliette seems to be available in the UK as well, is it the one in the picture? If so...I'll go for it.

Thanks again.

I really don’t think you need to treat at all. Save your money for another orchid 😃😃

[SouthPark]

CatC ----- for the moment, your orchid should be quite ok. It may not need fungicide for this case. Just provide some natural air-movement, which cuts down on (or even eliminates) bacterial/fungal activity.

The systematic fungicides I mentioned won't be urgent - so just take your time with getting some. Also - definitely purchase locally where possible - just to avoid international shipping charges etc. Purchasing locally usually won't cost an arm and leg.

I only buy relatively small bottles. There are farm sized amounts ------ which aren't the ones we need. We just need the small sized one --- such as in a 250 ml bottle, or 500 ml bottle etc ..... not the commercial or agriculture quantities like 5 litres etc.

I just have certain treatments waiting in the wings only - just in case. Basically like a first-aid kit or medical kit for orchids ----- like have some items on hand if we ever need it.

With the yates anti-rot, which is what we have available here in Australia --- I think a lot of orchid growers have this in their kit.

[CatalinaC]

Originally Posted by isurus79

I really don’t think you need to treat at all. Save your money for another orchid 😃😃

Good idea but I've already got two this week and I'm running out of space. The other one was a lucky dip, I don't really know what it is....I suspect it might be a Miltonia.
I have to take a break for now....hard to do it when you see so many beautiful flowers here.

I want to get a fungicide just to be prepared.

[CatalinaC]

One month in and the little one is still around. Following your advice, I haven't done anything other than spraying the sphagnum every few days (with water or weak fertiliser) and it seems to be fine. I'm not entirely sure, as I check it a few times a day, but I think the pseudobulbs have grown a bit and the little growth it's getting a new leaf in the middle.
What I find curious is the colour of the roots, some parts of them are very dark green (only the part that isn't covered by sphagnum) and I don't know if they are meant to be this way...I mean the colour looks almost fake.

[Roberta]

The dark green is algae - harmless. The result of a moist environment (from water) and light (clear pot). No need to do anything.

[CatalinaC]

Hello everyone,
Another silly question about this orchid....I know I could just wait and see, but I'm so obsessed with this plant....
I saw today that is getting a new growth....and I am curious what it is...
Thanks.

[Roberta]

That just might be a spike. You'll have to wait and see.... patience...

[CatalinaC]

I didn't even dare thinking that it might be a spike, when I bought it I was hoping at least not to kill it
It's hard to have patience...but I have no other option.
Thanks.