Originally Posted by cattmad (Post 828578)

Without a photo it is difficult to make a true assessment but from your comments that it is also affecting other plants it suggests to me from your description that they are under watered and are suffering stress from lack of moisture.
I would be confident to suggest it is not an infestation problem and if the pseudo bulbs are not withering from root problems (such as over watering causing root rot)your concern may be easily overcome by the application of more water. Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by fishmom (Post 828625)

Welcome, curt. Have you used a bamboo or other wood skewer to monitor the moisture in your pots? It is risky to say "I water every 7 days" or " I will water every 3-4 days" without knowing how much moisture is in the medium at your stated interval.

Also, phals, catts, and dendrobiums each have their own water requirements. My catts do well if they can dry out between waterings, phals not quite so much. Are you able to have different schedules for different plants?

Originally Posted by orchidsarefun (Post 828628)

I think underwatering is the problem as I have this issue with a mounted catt. A solution is to mist the exposed roots with room temp water until they turn greenish. Mist again when they are white. Doing this will ensure that you don't end up with the opposite problem with pot roots.

Originally Posted by AnonYMouse (Post 828647)

A picture is worth a thousand words. We'd still be guessing with a picture but at least we wouldn't be doing it completely blindfolded.

Originally Posted by curt.rmqb (Post 828653)

Ok guys, I "claimeth not" to be a computer whiz. Could someone step me through how to post a pic on this site? I know a little dumb, but I prefer plants to computers.

Originally Posted by curt.rmqb (Post 828557)

Hi guys, and gals. My name is Curt, and I am a new member here, I've read many of the threads, but this is the first time I've posted. I have been growing orchids for about a year, I have about 20 phals, about 30 Cattleyas, and a couple dendrobiums. For a novice I've been very, I don't know if you'd call it beginners luck, or maybe I've just been a good student doing lots of research, but I've had great success. But now I've run into something I'm not familiar with, I'm hoping some of you can help me. I've noticed recently that a few of my Cattleyas have developed a crepe paper like texture to their leaves, and I'm at a complete loss. I've found no reference to this. I don't know what it is, or how to correct? Please help.