White cottony looking stuff

[dizzybliss]

Hello all

I am hoping some one could please help me figure out what is wrong with my orchid

The 1st has white cottony looking spots near/on its roots
and white moss on top

[cb977]

I can't see it clearly but if you have moss in the media, do a repot. Remove the plant, rinse the roots(I would then spray with Listerine) and repot into fresh clean media

[dizzybliss]

The second has small little spheres(?) on near its roots, yellowing leaf, and also has some white spots on the moss

I thank you for any help you can give me.

I also regret the quality of the pictures and will try to get better pictures if needed.

[dizzybliss]

Originally Posted by cb977

I can't see it clearly but if you have moss in the media, do a repot. Remove the plant, rinse the roots(I would then spray with Listerine) and repot into fresh clean media

Listerine like the mouth wash?

Thank you for your quick response.

[orchidlvr2]

Sorry I couldn't see the problem clearly. Repotting in clean media and thoroughly cleaning the plant should help. There are several products available to clean the plant. Neem oil works, Physan 20, etc. Be sure you use clean tools and a clean pot (preferably a new pot) and discard the old.

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by dizzybliss

Listerine like the mouth wash?

Thank you for your quick response.

Brown listerine is sworn by by many people on here. Great cleanser.

[RosieC]

Originally Posted by Izzie

Brown listerine is sworn by by many people on here. Great cleanser.

If you can't get the brown then I've used the 'cool mint' with no ill effects on the plants.

[Brotherly Monkey]

The pics are really out of focus, so it's nearly impossible to tell what's going on

[dizzybliss]

Originally Posted by RosieC

If you can't get the brown then I've used the 'cool mint' with no ill effects on the plants.

I will try that out thank you for the suggestion

[dizzybliss]

I will try to get clearer pictures up soon.