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Originally Posted by camille1585
That does look similar to what I see on my plants, though I don't really see those circular spots much. I had several of the affected plants tested for 6-7 common orchid viruses, and everything came back negative. Opinion of the lab (where I worked at the time) was that it was likely due to insects. Indeed I have been battling mealy buds for many years (can never fully eradicate them) and what I have noticed is that it is usually plants which had mealies at some point which develop symptoms. I don't know if it's mealies themselves causing issues or if they somehow transfer bacterial/fungal pathogens.
I have learned to live with the unsightly markings (and insects unfortunately), and occasionally have to trash a badly affected plant.
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This gives me so much hope you have no idea
In any case I can only wait and see for now, maybe it won't spread further... fingers crossed none of my other orchids will be affected. Thank you so much for the quick reply!
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