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Spots on Dendrobium Seedling Leaves

Discussion in 'Issues, Disease and Pests' started by Romy McD, Jan 25, 2017.

  1. Jan 25, 2017 #1
    Romy McD

    Romy McD New Member

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    Good Morning, I got ambitious and bought this Dendrobium Regina seedling. It came bareroot and I potted in a seedling mix of fine bark/lava rock & a tiny bit of sphagnum moss on top. It has only been in the mix 5 days and now the leaves are all yellowing from the base/tip and the roots (which were initially firm) are now getting soft. Some of the leaves are getting these spots which appear sunken. Is this a fungal problem? (I barely water it; allowing for drying in between.) Thanks in advance for any advice.
     

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  2. Jan 26, 2017 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I don't grow this kind of Dendrobium, but I would ask if the plant came with the tear and folded leaf? You're in California (and thanks for putting your location with your name!) so I wonder if it came from an area of cold weather and got some damage in transit. Hopefully some of our members may have some input.
     
  3. Jan 26, 2017 #3
    Romy McD

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    Hi Marni, Thanks for input. The seedling did come with the tear and folded leaf. It came from Lancaster, CA. The seedling has yellowed even more since my initial posting; not a good sign. (I got the seedling on the 20th and noticed the problem 5 days later.) It is separated from my other orchids in case of more serious/nefarious problems.
     
  4. Jan 26, 2017 #4
    Marni

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    Have you talked to the vendor?
     
  5. Jan 26, 2017 #5
    Romy McD

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    Yes, I e-mailed the eBay seller. They are willing to replace the seedling if it does not live. I'd still like to know what is happening to the seedling though....