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Azmahhh 02-02-2019 10:52 PM

Black spots/rings, fungus on Zygopetalum?
 
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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.

Thanks guys!

estación seca 02-02-2019 11:30 PM

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.

rbarata 02-03-2019 09:14 AM

Plus, a Zigo without spots isn't a Zigo...well, there are exceptions.:)

Azmahhh 02-05-2019 08:09 PM

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Took close ups, some leaves look really bad. Posting front and back pictures.

Thanks!

Dollythehun 02-05-2019 08:13 PM

Mine looks like that and it has it's own fan, good humidity, and lots of water. They are prone to spotting.

WaterWitchin 02-05-2019 08:25 PM

Yeppers, concur with all above. If you figure out how to solve it, let us know.

rbarata 02-06-2019 07:54 AM

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.

Azmahhh 02-23-2019 11:55 AM

Thanks guys. The same zygo is putting out a flower spike! :lol:

estación seca 02-23-2019 04:04 PM

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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