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Maxillaria leaf spotting

Discussion in 'Issues, Disease and Pests' started by Raven, Apr 5, 2023.

  1. Raven

    Raven Well-Known Member

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    DFBD9F56-9B75-4195-B0C2-1A4A2F82B44D.jpeg I have a few large-flowering Maxillarias that are getting their leaves spotted whatever I do. I tried various fungicides, a bactericide, nothing helps. Any suggestions on how to get rid of this problem?
     
  2. Lil Duck

    Lil Duck 4 Ducks in a Trenchcoat

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    How strong is the air movement in their spot.
     
  3. Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I was going to ask about air movement, but Lil Duck beat me to it.
     
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    Not super strong, probably could be better. What surprises me is that I have multiple other plants in that area (Epidendrums, Lycastes, Pleurothallids) and none of them are having these symptoms.
     
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    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I have noticed the same. Sometimes it is just the maxillarias that are having a problem.