What is this??? Phalaenopsis leaf damage

[Paul Mc]

Rachel, you and I are fighting the same issue. I've been soaking my pot and medium in the mix bud suggested for about five minted every week for two weeks, then skip two weeks and do it again.

[Brenda Aarts]

While you have them out spraying them I would wipe down (with the spray) any shelving etc that the plants are on. Make sure you put fans on them and they dry out by night time, I complicated my issues last year by not fully drying and some of my plants started to rot. Try not to panic, you're on top of it now, I know it's frustrating. If you see any black little balls on the leaves or surroundings, the pots etc...that is also evidence of mites. Some growers have told me it is the mites eggs, and another grower has said it's their poop, regardless, I don't like seeing them!!! Mites like dry environments I have read and I had my major issues last summer when my sunroom was very hot and dry.

[rachel.gazelles]

I'm sorry.. I've tried to figure out, but I'm still a noobie :-) What is bud's mix? I'd like to try it.. but I cant figure out what the mixture is

[Paul Mc]

He's a forum participator that left a message in this thread. I think its something akin to 10 drops dish soap, 1 teaspoon cinnamon extract to 2 cups water.

[Paul Mc]

Sorry. I'm on my phone, but I should have been more specific earlier.

[rachel.gazelles]

Ohh ok I see that now. Thank you so much for the help. I hope I can get these under control.. Pests can be so frustrating!

[camille1585]

Wow, sounds like a pretty bad infestation. I hope you manage to get them under control quickly. I've had them before, but caught it when they were still contained on 2 plants, which made eradication easy.