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Cold damage or past infection?

Discussion in 'Issues, Disease and Pests' started by NMarcellus, Feb 3, 2017.

  1. Feb 3, 2017 #1
    NMarcellus

    NMarcellus New Member

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    On Jan. 28 I bought an Australian Den. kingianum hybrid from Ebay, which just arrived today. It appears to be in relatively good health, maybe a little dehydrated, but I'm a little concerned about the damage to some of the leaves. The areas are dry and not mushy, so if it is an infection I don't think it's new (I hope), and the damage can be seen on both sides of the leaf.
    Any thoughts? It came in a square "tube" of cardboard with no ends (just tape) and a heat pack wrapped in paper at one end.

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  2. Feb 3, 2017 #2
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Diseases are a weak point for me but this does not look serious to me. It is not from cold during shipping and looks like an old infection. If it looks like it is spreading remove the leaf or part of it using a sterile blade and treat the fresh wound with cinnamon.
     
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  3. Feb 3, 2017 #3
    NMarcellus

    NMarcellus New Member

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    That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure. Thank you.