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What is my orchid sick with?

Discussion in 'Issues, Disease and Pests' started by kai, Jun 14, 2018.

  1. Jun 14, 2018 #1
    kai

    kai New Member

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    Hello! My orchid has tiny little black spots on two of it's leaves. does anyone know what it is and if I can cure it? thank you!
     
  2. Jun 14, 2018 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    If you can post a picture of the problem, you are more likely to get a diagnosis.
     
  3. Jun 14, 2018 #3
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Kai, welcome to the forum.

    Can you post a photo of the leaves?
     
  4. Jun 14, 2018 #4
    kai

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    Sorry about that- here are some pics
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  5. Jun 15, 2018 #5
    kai

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    bump?
     
  6. Jun 15, 2018 #6
    AnonYMouse

    AnonYMouse aka Ree, the not-so-stealthy lurker

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    Is that an Oncidium alliance plant?

    If so, spotting is a common problem for them. Good air circulation will keep it down. There may be experts that can eliminate them but most hobbyists live with some spotting.

    Gentle wipe with rubbing alcohol will keep the spots getting bigger.

    And the first rule of anything suspicious is to isolate the plant and observe.
     
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  7. Jun 18, 2018 #7
    kai

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    @AnonYMouse I'm honestly not too sure what it is... it's the type of orchid that has psuedobulbs, long leaves and smells like chocolate
     
  8. Jun 18, 2018 #8
    Marni

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    That would be Onicidum Sharry Baby or a similar hybrid. As was mentioned, that is prone to spotting.
     
  9. Jun 20, 2018 #9
    kai

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    @Marni good to know! glad it's not a fungus! Thank you! :D