New leaves on Black Bat orchid turning black on edges
 

Hi, I have a Black Bat orchid and new leaves turn black on the edges. I have removed them and not sure if it is a fungus. I believe it is. What is a good spray to use? Also, I will isolate the plant from others,.
Thanking you in advance.
Janice :(

NNNNOOOOOOOO! Please tell me it isn't so! I'm so sorry Janice!

Hi Paul, I wrote Al from Al's Orchids and he doesn't think it's a fungus but maybe grow it in lower light or it might have been from travel stress. Well, I have moved it from others and will do the lower light and also use a fungicide on it 'just to be sure'!
Janice

Keep us posted!

It may be fungus or not. A pic would have been useful.

Janice, I agree a pic would be most helpful. Did you send one to Al's when you spoke with them to see what might be happening. Without a visual, it's anybodies best guess. Sometimes even a visual will only render a best guess as well, lol... However it's easier for us to say this is NOT what it is when we can see it.

Black leaf edges might be a sign of chemical burn (over fertilization?)
A picture would be helpful in diagnosing your problem.

Finding care information for a plant is also easier if you have a proper identification (scientific name) for your plant. If my guess is right, it's Tacca chantrieri (a member of the yam family, not an orchid.)

Pictures!
 

Hi, Don't think my mind was working last evening and really never thought to take pics.But, here they are. Thanks everyone for putting up with a new person here!
Janice :blushing:

I'm thinking that it might be a watering problem?

If it were a watering problem it would affect the entire leaf not just the edges. Something happened to the leaf as it grew inside the host. I would look at fungus usses. It could be bacterial but I would go with fungal. It shouldn't hurt the leaf as it matures but might keep disfiguring the subsequent leaves. Make sure you only water the media for awhile and not the top of the plant. Keep us posted please.

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Will do and thanks for the information.
Janice

Hi one and all! I believe that there might be a reason for some optimism here. I moved the "bat" to a location where there is less light and took the advice of watching how I watered it. I have a new leaf appearing and 'so far - so good'. I will take pictures and post as soon as it gets a little further!!!!!!!!
We will be cautious but hopeful!
Janice

That is good to hear. (fingers crossed).

I am so glad to hear that. Did you ever find out what the scientific name is? I've seen them online for quite a while and thought they were really cool!

Hi, not sure but I will look!
Janice

It's Tacca chantrieri.

So not an orchid? I still want one!

I know that it's not an orchid but really think it's quite a fascinating plant. LOL I love the unusual!
Janice