Milt with Black Spots - Orchid Board

Jkelee · #1 05-11-2008, 10:07 PM

Hey Everybody!

I bought my Sissy her very first Orchid for Mother's Day! She loves her Miltoniopsis Martin Orenstein.

But, it had a black spot on a leaf. Now it has 2 black spots on that leaf.

She doesn't know what to do, and Neither do I

Can someone help us both out with this?

She didn't send me a good picture either. I asked her for a better one.

Jkelee · #2 05-12-2008, 08:57 AM

Anyone out there that know's this Problem?

Jkelee · #3 05-12-2008, 12:22 PM

Will "Someone" "Anyone" out here help me with this question?

How to get rid of, and stop getting black spots on a Milt.
Why are they forming?

Lagoon · #4 05-12-2008, 12:32 PM

Hello Jackie

Milts will get these marks, I hate them too, seems to be normal from times to time. It's when they spread from leaf to leaf then it becomes an issue.
Don't allow milts to dry out completely, they thrive in high humidity. Also ... easy on the ferts and good air circulation is important to milts.
If they continue to spread out, then a fungicide should probably be used.

Jkelee · #5 05-12-2008, 03:00 PM

Thanks Gloria!

I hope my Sis can take care of her!! As this is her first Orchid, and didn't want a sick one

Jkelee · #6 05-12-2008, 08:55 PM

Hey everyone,

I was wondering if I should chop off the leafs that have the black spots on them?

Or is there something to spray on them that will stop that ugly black growth going on and on?

park702 · #7 05-14-2008, 12:34 AM

I think you have mites.

Jkelee · #8 05-14-2008, 06:57 AM

Hello Park,

Mites -Yikes

How do we get rid of them??

Mites make Black Spots on orchids??

Nobody in this thread has said mites

As you can see.

Quote:

Originally Posted by park702

I think you have mites.

Gin · #9 05-14-2008, 09:40 AM

Take , a wet tissue and run over the under side of the leaf if orange ish smears show up then it is mites , Safers soap from Lowes or any of the big stores will kill them , spray every 3 days for 2 or 3 weeks , rinse the leaves in water before using each time , let dry out of the sun .
Having thin leaves Milts. are prone to water damage , water sitting on the leaves that might of caused the spots , You can use straight peroxcide on the spots and then a little cinnamon to keep them dry , if they continue to spread and are soft then the leaf can be removed .. Hope this helps .. Gin