Can I cut a pseudobulb in half for rot?

[Rowangreen]

It's the newest mature bulb, and pretty black at the top, so I'm pretty sure it's not just loosing a back bulb. Like I say it's also recently started a growth from the same bulb (gone past triangular, but not yet showing separate leaves, so way off having it's own roots).

I think I'm going to try 'trimming' the bulb. But at the first sign that's not worked it's going to have to loose the bulb (and probably the new growth with it sadly)

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Rowangreen

I think I'm going to try 'trimming' the bulb. But at the first sign that's not worked it's going to have to loose the bulb (and probably the new growth with it sadly)

Ya, the only alternative to surgery is to lose the plant. I actually had to this same thing with a large Onc. Sharry Baby and it worked out well. Like I said though, be sure get every last bit of rot and be sure by cutting well into the healthy 'green' flesh.

Also, don't forget to fix the problems that developed the problem in the first place! Rot is usually due to less than optimal cultural conditions.