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10-23-2008, 09:18 AM
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Something took a bite out of my Phal!!! (pic)
I just got up this morning to check on my orchids, and noticed that something took a big chunk out of one of my Phal's!! I have never caught any critters in my plants, but have occasionally seen some type of droppings (a little smaller than mice). Does anyone know what this might be from???
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10-23-2008, 09:29 AM
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Can't help you on this one but I'm so sorry for your baby.
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10-23-2008, 09:36 AM
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What ever it was, it got tired of eating it otherwise why would it have stopped? Do you keep it outdoors? Maybe a catterpillar?
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10-23-2008, 09:42 AM
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Yes I do keep it outside, but it's in a small screened patio. Not sure how something might have squeezed in??
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10-23-2008, 09:44 AM
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You should check around the pots and if possible inside the 'chid pots and try to find what ever it is that's munching on your baby.
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10-23-2008, 09:49 AM
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I had the same thing happen with one of my Pahls and I never figured out if it was a bug or my cat, Lilly. The only thing I would suggest is that you treat it with a little hydrogen peroxide or alcohol or Listerine (around the cut) and a little cinnammon. It should go on to grow just fine without any residuals but open wounds like this should get treated with some preventive measures.
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10-23-2008, 09:55 AM
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That's an impressive bite! If you don't see anything lurking around the plant, just keep a very watchful eye out for critters in the next few days, in case it pops up again.
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10-23-2008, 10:20 AM
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The damage looks like what a mouse did to one of mine a few years ago . I caught it, was a small one .. Gin
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10-23-2008, 10:41 AM
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Thanks for the tips guys!! I'll keep an eye out.
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10-23-2008, 11:04 AM
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I would have thought snails.
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