Dithane m-45 how to use

[Zoren]

I tried to start a new thread, but I couldn't figure it out, so I'm going to ask another question in the thread that I started before, I hope this is alright. I bought 2 new Phalaenopsis species: Bellina (1 spike with almost blooming bud with a second bud about to come out and Cornu cervi with I think 5 spikes, I got them from RF Orchids in Homestead Florida. Geo of RF Orchids informed me that the Cornu cervi has a small 'leaf fungus' and sold me Dithane m-45 to be apply it to the plant. The instructions he gave me are 1 tablespoon of powder to 1 gallon of water, to be applied every 10 days for about a month or as long as it takes to get rid of the leaf fungus. I have no experience with this product and the instructions to not very understandable. I also would like to know if I can spray all my orchids even if they don't have a fungus or mold. Is it safe to use the product as a form of protection. Do any senior or any member have any experience with this product. I could use some help from anyone out there!! Zoren...

[camille1585]

Zoren, to help you out I moved your post to a new thread. That should help you get replies! Sorry that I can't help you with your question.

This was pointed out to me as being a rather new post yesterday, but the date is from June. Do you still need help with using Dithane?

[Nexogen]

Besides the bad fungus, the fungicide also destroys the good fungus so be careful what you do, not abuse. In the root area there are also good fungi that help the plant.