Grime on my porroglossum's leaves! Help!! :(

[m_ms09]

It looks like grime. Kind of black, not slimy, and can be wiped off with some effort with tissue. It developed over the last few weeks since I got the plant, which makes me wonder if it's some kind of fungus.

My Porroglossum muscosum is growing in a viv set up. I increased the air circulation to see if that will help.

Any tips?

[Ross]

It's most likely algae. I get it all the time. Just dunk the whole plant in water and use a soft toothbrush to clean it. You'll probably have to do this every few weeks (I do).

[m_ms09]

Algae...hmm
I did consider it but then thought against it since there's no algae anywhere else in the tank. I'm happy to know that it's not something destructive!!!

PS. I think you of all people on this forum are the most frequent to answer my posts

Thank you!

[Ross]

Originally Posted by m_ms09

Algae...hmm
I did consider it but then thought against it since there's no algae anywhere else in the tank. I'm happy to know that it's not something destructive!!!

PS. I think you of all people on this forum are the most frequent to answer my posts

Thank you!

That's because I don't have a life

Algae doesn't always form on every plant. Don't know why that is. I clean up everything, but spores or cells seem to just occur. Anyways, I doubt it is a destructive organism and cleaning should get rid of it temporarily. Just my

[m_ms09]

Originally Posted by Ross

That's because I don't have a life

Algae doesn't always form on every plant. Don't know why that is. I clean up everything, but spores or cells seem to just occur. Anyways, I doubt it is a destructive organism and cleaning should get rid of it temporarily. Just my

Hahahaha
Well, regardless of your having a life or not, thanks for your help!

I'm relieved that it's not some kind of crazy fungus that will take over my entire viv. That wouldn't be cool.



How long have you been growing orchids?

[Ross]

Originally Posted by m_ms09

How long have you been growing orchids?

Since late 1960s.

[CoolPhrog]

Ross is working toward Sainthood