Reviving a Waterlogged Paphiopedilum - Orchid Board

slipperfreak · #1 (**permalink**) 07-17-2007, 01:11 AM

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Reviving a Waterlogged Paphiopedilum

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A lot of first-time Paph growers (and some more experienced growers too!) encounter a problem known as crown rot, which Paphs (particularly those from subgenus Brachypetalum) are susceptible to. This is caused by water being trapped in one of the lower sheaths at the base of the growth or inside the growth itself. A similar problem, root rot, can also occur when the plant remains overly wet for an extended period. Both are caused by bacterial infections (the bacteria are invited in by excess moisture). When either of these things happen, the plant can lose most or all of its roots. While this leads to devastating damage, the plant can heal. Using a flame-sterilized tool, remove all the rotten roots (black/brown, soft and hollow). Next, in the case of crown rot, remove completely all the bracts/leaves from the affected growth (the base of these will be soft and brown) until you have the firm, white matter within that is unaffected by the rot. You can do this by grasping the base of the growth with one hand and using the other to pull the leaf sharply downward. Now use a toothpick to smear cinnamon over all the wounds; this will dry them out to prevent further infection.

Ranchnanny · #2 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 03:12 PM

Hi There, I am still new to this site and learning how to navigate

. I am not sure where

to post this question so here goes.
When you are watering or misting in an acrylic enclosure should you use distilled water especially to mist so as not to create deposits of scale on the acrylic? Our water appears to have calcium and akaline enough to leave deposits around faucets etc. Cleaning the faucets is no problem but its the acrylic that concerns me.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Sheridan
Ranchnanny

Tindomul · #3 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 03:23 PM

Yes, that is the general wisdom among terrarium keepers of all kinds. We use distilled or RO water to keep gunk build up on glass or acrylic to a minimum.

Ranchnanny · #4 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 03:29 PM

Thanks Tindomul for the quick response. I appologize if I posted in the wrong place.
Sheridan
Ranchanny

Ross · #5 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 03:37 PM

Sheridan, welcome. Are you located up near Bend? Just curious. I spent about half my Forest Service career in southern Oregon ( Grants Pass, K Falls) and I knew there were some new ranch developments up near Bend. Nice country.

Ranchnanny · #6 (**permalink**) 02-20-2008, 04:44 PM

Hi Ross

yes I live north of Bend and Redmond, Oregon. Terrebonne is located apprx. 6 miles north of Redmond and about 16 miles south of Madras, Oregon. Have you ever heard of Smith Rocks? We can see that from Crooked River Ranch ( largest subdivision in Oregon) over 11,000 + acres. I live down in the Deshutes River Canyon. The ranch is bordered by the Deshutes River and the Crooked River which runs into Lake Billy Chinook. Its beautiful country out here apprx. 333 days of sunshine per year.

Sheridan
Ranchnanny

quiltingwacko · #7 (**permalink**) 06-05-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranchnanny

Hi Ross

yes I live north of Bend and Redmond, Oregon. Terrebonne is located apprx. 6 miles north of Redmond and about 16 miles south of Madras, Oregon. Have you ever heard of Smith Rocks? We can see that from Crooked River Ranch ( largest subdivision in Oregon) over 11,000 + acres. I live down in the Deshutes River Canyon. The ranch is bordered by the Deshutes River and the Crooked River which runs into Lake Billy Chinook. Its beautiful country out here apprx. 333 days of sunshine per year.

Sheridan
Ranchnanny

Hi Sheridan
I live in southern Oregon, though west of the Cascades and here we have silica in the water. Nothing I have discovered removes it. So I buy distilled water for the more touchy chids. Nice climate here too.

Pamela52 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-16-2008, 07:41 PM

This just happened to me, devastating! I read so many articles on what to do. I have used cinnamon before. I cleaned the plant up, applied good fungicide spray.Let it dry, then I brushed it with powdered root hormone. It has a drying effect. I let them dry over night. Re-potted next day in damp medium bark mix. Placed them under humidity tents at 100%. AND said a big prayer!

savor · #9 (**permalink**) 11-02-2008, 04:13 PM

I hate it when that happens. Feel like a negligent 'Daddy' when I finally notice it. I would just add that I start by pouring hydrogen peroxide over the problem area. Cinnamon is king! It is frustrating since the Paphs otherwise like to be moist. I would avoid trapping air around the sick plant unless I could put a tiny fan in there too. I prefer not to wet the foliage. I is such a chore to blow water out of the leaves. Watering at the surface of the media or from the dish below and steady air flow around the Paphs helps avoid this tendency.
By the way I am looking to find new homes for my Paphs and other orchids.
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Pamela52 · #10 (**permalink**) 11-02-2008, 04:49 PM

Hey, thanks for the advice. Actually, I purchased 2 plants from same lady. She saturated them before ship and being new at this I was afraid to snoop inside pot. Now I check inside everyone. And by the way, I just repotted it yesterday and took it out of Sphag. bag. Looks like it will be okay. Later, Pam