Cattleya with crepey (crepe paper like) texture on leaves

[orchidsarefun]

Originally Posted by cattmad

Without a photo it is difficult to make a true assessment but from your comments that it is also affecting other plants it suggests to me from your description that they are under watered and are suffering stress from lack of moisture.
I would be confident to suggest it is not an infestation problem and if the pseudo bulbs are not withering from root problems (such as over watering causing root rot)your concern may be easily overcome by the application of more water. Hope this helps.

I think underwatering is the problem as I have this issue with a mounted catt. A solution is to mist the exposed roots with room temp water until they turn greenish. Mist again when they are white. Doing this will ensure that you don't end up with the opposite problem with pot roots.

[curt.rmqb]

Originally Posted by fishmom

Welcome, curt. Have you used a bamboo or other wood skewer to monitor the moisture in your pots? It is risky to say "I water every 7 days" or " I will water every 3-4 days" without knowing how much moisture is in the medium at your stated interval.

Also, phals, catts, and dendrobiums each have their own water requirements. My catts do well if they can dry out between waterings, phals not quite so much. Are you able to have different schedules for different plants?

Hi fishmom, thanks for the welcome. No, I haven't used that particular method, I use my finger, and they are normally on the dry side, according to fingertip (I know not the most scientific method). Do you think I'd be better served with a wooden, or bamboo skewer of some sort? And if so am I just looking for residual moisture on the skewer upon removal?

Originally Posted by orchidsarefun

I think underwatering is the problem as I have this issue with a mounted catt. A solution is to mist the exposed roots with room temp water until they turn greenish. Mist again when they are white. Doing this will ensure that you don't end up with the opposite problem with pot roots.

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[AnonYMouse]

A picture is worth a thousand words. We'd still be guessing with a picture but at least we wouldn't be doing it completely blindfolded.

[rbarata]

Originally Posted by AnonYMouse

A picture is worth a thousand words. We'd still be guessing with a picture but at least we wouldn't be doing it completely blindfolded.

And there's a chance that the advises above are not related with the problem. I'm not sure but I think important info related with watering frequency is missing, such as: type of medium, pot size and material, plant location and light, temps and humidity.
We could get at least half of this info with a photo.
I'm particularly interest in this issue so...
BTW, welcome to the board.

[curt.rmqb]

Ok guys, I "claimeth not" to be a computer whiz. Could someone step me through how to post a pic on this site? I know a little dumb, but I prefer plants to computers.

[rbarata]

Originally Posted by curt.rmqb

Ok guys, I "claimeth not" to be a computer whiz. Could someone step me through how to post a pic on this site? I know a little dumb, but I prefer plants to computers.

No problem...follow this link.

[fishmom]

Regarding skewer use, there is a "sticky" in the beginner section of this forum. Over time, you will learn how heavy your plants are when they are wet and dry, but meantime there is no substitute for a skewer (in my humble opinion).
Using skewers to determine when to water

[curt.rmqb]

Just an update guys, I got very ill after I started this thread, and.am just now getting back on my feet. Bit I sincerely appreciate all the input from each and every one of you. Bottom line I took several things from you guys, I have stepped up my watering, and am now using the.wooden stakes as recommended. As well as other info. I am pleased to announce that my Catts are looking so much better, in fact I've since had a Mahina Yahiro bloom for me, and the leaves have plumped back on all the catts. It appears to have been water deprivation. I am ver thankful for all your help. I will try and post a bloom pic, if I can figure out how its done. Signed: Extremely thankful

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[curt.rmqb]

Originally Posted by curt.rmqb

Hi guys, and gals. My name is Curt, and I am a new member here, I've read many of the threads, but this is the first time I've posted. I have been growing orchids for about a year, I have about 20 phals, about 30 Cattleyas, and a couple dendrobiums. For a novice I've been very, I don't know if you'd call it beginners luck, or maybe I've just been a good student doing lots of research, but I've had great success. But now I've run into something I'm not familiar with, I'm hoping some of you can help me. I've noticed recently that a few of my Cattleyas have developed a crepe paper like texture to their leaves, and I'm at a complete loss. I've found no reference to this. I don't know what it is, or how to correct? Please help.

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Glad you're better!