Blister on Miltonia p-bulb

[RosieC]

No additional blisters and still no sign of it spreading. The area is still quite packed with cinnamon (although a little washed off as I was watering).

Now it's in the greenhouse it is drying between each watering... the rain we've had the last couple of weeks was just keeping it too wet I think... I hope

P.S. What is edema... sorry I know nothing about either human or plant biology

[jenmonkey]

Edema is just s buildup of fluid in the tissue. It could be a small area like a blister or, in people, a larger systemic problem where the body puffs up like the Michelin man. It looks like that's what happened to your Milt... just too much water. I'm glad to hear it's looking well. Cinnamon is just a miracle!

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by jenmonkey

On the other hand, the cellular structure of the plant is very different than our skin, and perhaps they don't have to have systemic edema... Maybe a localized blister near the surface is just how it expresses in the Miltonia.

I mean, I'm a total newb here, and perhaps it's the wrong idea to equate plant biology in any way to human anatomy, but I do it anyway.

Rosie, how's the Milt doing? Any additional blisters?

My favorite pests/diseases resource here details Edema in orchids: http://www.houstonorchidsociety.org/...ySueBottom.pdf
It is by Sue Bottom- I love it because it goes through the widely available chemicals and their effectiveness.

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by RosieC

No additional blisters and still no sign of it spreading. The area is still quite packed with cinnamon (although a little washed off as I was watering).

Now it's in the greenhouse it is drying between each watering... the rain we've had the last couple of weeks was just keeping it too wet I think... I hope

P.S. What is edema... sorry I know nothing about either human or plant biology

Yay! Glad to hear it! The link above explains Edema in orchids.

I've saved many orchids and plants with Cinnamon. My favorite spice in cooking, and horticulture!

[jenmonkey]

Izzie, that's a great site! Thanks so much for posting it. Hopefully you have helped Rosie, and you have definitely helped me!

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Izzie

Yay! Glad to hear it! The link above explains Edema in orchids.

I've saved many orchids and plants with Cinnamon. My favorite spice in cooking, and horticulture!

I have also read cinnamon can be helpful in lowering cholesterol, and in regulating blood sugar levels
It's great on cereal, and toast - so easy to add to your diet

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by jenmonkey

Izzie, that's a great site! Thanks so much for posting it. Hopefully you have helped Rosie, and you have definitely helped me!

No problem! It is my faaaaavorite pests and diseases reference- haven't found much better online. I'm very glad to spread the word.

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

I have also read cinnamon can be helpful in lowering cholesterol, and in regulating blood sugar levels
It's great on cereal, and toast - so easy to add to your diet

True that! Two of my friends have "cured" their diabetes with cinnamon as well- both now living happily with no medication.

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by Izzie

No problem! It is my faaaaavorite pests and diseases reference- haven't found much better online. I'm very glad to spread the word.

Really is a great link. I've seen it here on OB once before but then lost the link so was really pleased you posted it again