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02-02-2019, 11:52 PM
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Black spots/rings, fungus on Zygopetalum?
I received this Zygo. Has black spots and in some places halo-like spots. I understand it is a fungus, is it curable, stoppable or will the plant be a goner? The new growth appears well!
I empirically sprayed it with fungicide.
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02-03-2019, 12:30 AM
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It looks like an insect walked along the plant taking bites. If it doesn't spread I wouldn't be alarmed. Zygos like cool temperatures, high humidity, good air circulation and water low in dissolved minerals.
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02-03-2019, 10:14 AM
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Plus, a Zigo without spots isn't a Zigo...well, there are exceptions. 
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02-05-2019, 09:09 PM
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Took close ups, some leaves look really bad. Posting front and back pictures.
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02-05-2019, 09:13 PM
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Mine looks like that and it has it's own fan, good humidity, and lots of water. They are prone to spotting.
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02-05-2019, 09:25 PM
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Yeppers, concur with all above. If you figure out how to solve it, let us know.
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02-06-2019, 08:54 AM
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My only Zigo had spots in the past but it has none.
Solution was to put it outdoors in the cold and rain...and lots of wind.
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02-23-2019, 12:55 PM
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Thanks guys. The same zygo is putting out a flower spike! 
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02-23-2019, 05:04 PM
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A speaker at our orchid society said 70 F / 20C is warm for most Zygos, and that you can prevent spots by keeping them below that and using very pure water.
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