Black dots and yellow pseudobulb, please help!
 

Hi Everyone!

I just got my first orchid today, Orchid Miltassia Royal Robe 'Jerry's Pick' .

After openning the box, I immediately noticed some black dots on some of the leaves. Also, one of the pseudobulb is yellow and seems rotten.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/...1c9c85f1ff.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/...f1e15d9752.jpg

What should I do? Or do I have to request for an exchange?

Thanks!

I have one that does that also. I really don't think it's rotting - just a way to ditch the backbulb. But since you just received it and you expected something more green, I would try to get a replacement. Just don't be surprized if that one does the same thing in the future.

Hello Memder and welcome to the OB, while I don't currently grow the genus you got there I would ask for an exchange based on the sole fact that you didn't pay for a sick orchid so why would you keep this one?, As for the bulb... kind of out of my league, I grow phals mostly

Sorry to have this happen to your first orchid, don't let this discourage you :D

Hi Memder!
I just looked closely at mine and I do not have spots on the leaves. (Some types do, so went to check, but not Jerry's Pick). I think misting causes spots like that, so perhaps water got on it at the nursery causing that. I don't think that is anything to worry about. However, that area doesn't look good on your pbulb. Where did you get this plant? It does look a little scary and if it were me, I would definitely ask for an exchange. I see it's in moss, too. Hmmm. It's iffy at best. I am not an expert but I don't like that blemish...that looks like rot.

thanks for everyone's reply.

I got it from Logee's, together with a jasmine and gardenia. Other plants seem fine.

I will contact them and try an replacement.

Thanks.

I have heard good things about Logees, so they should replace it no problem.
The orchid you have is a gorgeous one and I think you'll be pleased with it once you get this straightened around.
Good luck and keep us posted. :)