New with a question about phalaenopsis - Orchid Board

The Black Orchid · #1 09-24-2011, 04:52 PM

Hi everyone,

One of my Phalaenopsis has these black and yellow spots on one of the leaves that appear to be wounds of some sort, but I'm worried they are a fungal or bacterial sort of disease and that it will spread. The plant seems very healthy.

I bought it in this condition, although the spots seemed less harmful and smaller. Over the 4 months I have had it, they have grown a bit changing in colour and size.

I am trying to attach some pictures that i took but it is not allowing me to, I'm not sure why, could anyone help me out with that? It says uploads failed..

sii · #2 09-24-2011, 09:30 PM

I can't help with your orchid condition, but hang on, someone should be around.

When I try to upload a picture from my camera, I have found that it is to big. So I copy it into a 'paint program' where I resize it (shrink it about 50%). Then I have no problem uploading. Hope that was helpful.

RosieC · #3 09-25-2011, 04:06 PM

Welcome to Orchid Board

See the link in my signature for help on posting photos. I'm not sure what the spots might be, but anything like that I would treat with cinnamon (the spice) if it's slow spreading (fast spreading and I would remove the leaf to save the rest of the plant).

Eyebabe · #4 09-25-2011, 04:43 PM

If your plant has had these spots for four months and they have not changed considerably....then you are dealing with some type of mechanical damage (edema, sunburn, bruise etc.)

Infection spreads, bugs multiply. Either would have consumed more of your plant over that time period.

Good news!

However, you should continue to observe the areas regularly since areas of old injury are where disease can start when it comes.

It is hard to tell sometimes if leaf spots are changing so it helps to take measurements if you are not sure.
In general, however, true disease spreads quickly.

....and welcome!

The Black Orchid · #5 09-25-2011, 09:58 PM

Does anyone know what this phalaenopsis is called?
or is it just another NOID..

The middle pictures are the spots I was talking about,
and the last one I wanted to know what was the cause of the edge of the leaf to turn like that.

Thanks!!

glengary54 · #6 09-25-2011, 10:25 PM

Black Orchid - Sad to say but your Phal will remain a noid, it's almost impossible, with all the crosses out there to identify any one cross. As to the spots on your leaves, it looks like mechanical damage that has led to a minor fungal infection, the yellow halo around the area is a dead give away of an active infection. I would pick up some Bayer 2in1 or Bayer 3in1 spray or any fungicide that is available to you, perferably one that is systemic and you and your plant should be fine. The alternative is to remove the entire leaf, which I would say is a bit drastic for the extent of this minor issue. I almost forgot, Welcome to the Orchid Board, the friendliest Board around.

Merlyn · #7 09-25-2011, 10:43 PM

Yes, the only possible way to find out the name is to track down the grower/vendor. Go to the place you got it and try to find out who they got it from until you hit someone that has the name. GOOD LUCK !!! and

to the forum !!!

The Black Orchid · #8 09-26-2011, 08:06 PM

glengary54: Should I apply a fungicide to the affected
area or should i water it through the bark? I'm not exactly sure how to treat that. p.s: beautiful cat in your picture.

Is there any other home remedy that would work as a fungicide until I can get my hands on one?

Thanks

glengary54 · #9 09-26-2011, 09:16 PM

Black Orchid - It really doesn't look like it needs immediate attention but if it would make you feel better you can take some cinnamon (the spice) mixed with water to make a paste and dab it on all the black spots. Cinnamon is a natural fungicide, putting it on as a paste will allow it to remain in place as opposed to the powder that can and will blow away. I would still pick up a fungicide just to keep on hand for future issues, and trust me there will be issues in the future.

Thanks for the compliment on my cat Bruce, I won't tell him what you said, his head is already swollen, he is one of the vainest animals I have ever met.

The Black Orchid · #10 09-26-2011, 09:25 PM

Thank you for responding so much! That is so great of you. Yeah, I can see why he is a vain cat, he looks like he can afford to be one, haha, its cute.

I've known about the cinnamon method for a bit of time but I'll definitely do that. I didn't think of putting it on the spots.

Sorry but when you meant fungicide, does that mean a solution that you water through the soil? Would that be best? Thanks again