Fuzz on Phalaenopsis medium - Orchid Board

Davey · #1 02-08-2011, 10:26 PM

Hi,

My phals always seem to get this. I am copying a link of a picture to this plant. Will whatever this stuff that is growing on the medium prevent the plant from getting food? Will it harm the plant?

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rEp9reNy0x.../s320/Mold.JPG

Davey · #2 02-08-2011, 10:28 PM

Here's another picture of it.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rEp9reNy0x.../More+Mold.JPG

Davey · #3 02-08-2011, 10:32 PM

This picture may be better. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rEp9reNy0x...s1600/Mold.JPG

Zoi2 · #4 02-08-2011, 11:18 PM

It looks like mold and is probably caused by too little air circulation and light. How often are you watering your plants?
Joann

Davey · #5 02-09-2011, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoi2

It looks like mold and is probably caused by too little air circulation and light. How often are you watering your plants?
Joann

I am watering it about once a week. I think I will just try putting it a little bit closer to my fan and lights.

camille1585 · #6 02-09-2011, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Davey

I am watering it about once a week. I think I will just try putting it a little bit closer to my fan and lights.

Good idea. Also try to let it dry out a little bit more before watering, that might help as well.