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Forum: Pests & Diseases 02-21-2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,701
Posted By orchids44
hate to be the odd ball but I think you have...

hate to be the odd ball but I think you have spider mites sucking out the chlorophyill and munching on the leaves
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-05-2015, 11:46 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 239,825
Posted By orchids44
My Vandas, Phals and oncidiums get a semi-rest. ...

My Vandas, Phals and oncidiums get a semi-rest. The vandas are watered 1-2 week. Phals once every 2 wks unless they are showing signs of growth/spiking. Oncidiums drop to weekly. Most of them...
Forum: Introductions - Break the Ice ! 10-27-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 943
Posted By orchids44
my vote is Atlantic Ave:D:waving

my vote is Atlantic Ave:D:waving
Forum: Pests & Diseases 07-18-2015, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By orchids44
My guess is Erwinia, a bacterial rot, especially...

My guess is Erwinia, a bacterial rot, especially if the spot is soft and mushy.
The treatment is to cut the leaf off with a sterile instrument and treat with bacteriocide. Physan is one if you have...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 05-01-2015, 10:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,575
Posted By orchids44
NYorchidman, Phalaenopsis mites do not spin...

NYorchidman,
Phalaenopsis mites do not spin webs and are microscopic! The pitting areas look typical of mite chewing and sucking damage. Look on the website of Big Leaf Orchids forum, the...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-26-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,575
Posted By orchids44
I think you have spider mites which does not go...

I think you have spider mites which does not go away on its own. Mites are quite common with phals grown under lights. What is your humidity? Mites love dry conditions. I would increase RH to 60%...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 04-11-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,073
Posted By orchids44
The little white spots are worrisome. If your...

The little white spots are worrisome. If your humidity is low I would be concerned about scale
Forum: Advanced Discussion 03-29-2015, 10:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,610
Posted By orchids44
found them in the bark of my orchids. North...

found them in the bark of my orchids. North Carolina has them. I get great pleasure in smashing the suckers!
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-29-2015, 12:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,094
Posted By orchids44
your first picture definitely looks indicative of...

your first picture definitely looks indicative of phalaenopsis mites. They're not visible to the naked eye and don't spin webs. Bayer 3 in 1 works, 3 applications, 7-10 days between each...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 03-29-2015, 12:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,401
Posted By orchids44
my guess is boisduval scale.

my guess is boisduval scale.
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-21-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 885
Posted By orchids44
looks like a Dendrobium

looks like a Dendrobium
Forum: Beginner Discussion 02-07-2015, 08:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,396
Posted By orchids44
ONCIDIUMS natural habitat is their roots growing...

ONCIDIUMS natural habitat is their roots growing in tiny, dark crevices. The roots are very inter-twined. After taking mine out of clear, big pots and transferring to dark, smaller clay pots they...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-31-2015, 08:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,428
Posted By orchids44
I hate bush snails, so much destruction in a...

I hate bush snails, so much destruction in a little thing. I have had luck with Diamatatous Earth. Wear gloves when using. Sprinkle some on the media, make sure it stays dry. The snail crawls...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 01-10-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,185
Posted By orchids44
Looks viral.

Looks viral.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 12-13-2014, 09:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,998
Posted By orchids44
Since the orchids are close to the window it is...

Since the orchids are close to the window it is probably too cold for the phal. They like warmer days than your temperature. Avoid drafty areas as well.
Try and check the medium before watering,...
Forum: Advanced Discussion 12-06-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,068
Posted By orchids44
lMHO - it looks like a pest is munching on it -...

lMHO - it looks like a pest is munching on it - maybe scale or mites. They love low humidity and stagnant air.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-26-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,198
Posted By orchids44
My guess is phalaenopsis mites. They're...

My guess is phalaenopsis mites. They're microscopic and suck chlorophyll and nutrients out of the plant. They are very destructive and usually attack the lower, older leaves first. I have treated...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-26-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,499
Posted By orchids44
I am definitely not an expert on Paphs but these...

I am definitely not an expert on Paphs but these have become my newest addition...6 of them for about the past 18 months. My total count of chids lately is just under 100. In desparate need of...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 11-22-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,669
Posted By orchids44
It needs increased humidity. What is the...

It needs increased humidity. What is the humidity in your area.
Forum: Pests & Diseases 11-16-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,108
Posted By orchids44
#4 looks like a phal and #6 is a type of...

#4 looks like a phal and #6 is a type of bulbophyllum.
Forum: Advanced Discussion 11-14-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,114
Posted By orchids44
I have had success with 10 Vandas under...

I have had success with 10 Vandas under artificial light - 4 4ft T5's with an HPS 150 Watt. The vandas are about 10 - 12 in. from the HPS.
My vandas are outdoors in the summer, central N.C.
Just...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-26-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,227
Posted By orchids44
Tarajane, I am not convinced the white spots...

Tarajane,
I am not convinced the white spots are scale.
It is best not to treat 2 issues at the same time. I hope someone out there can diagnose it properly. I would continue with the Yates...
Forum: Pests & Diseases 10-25-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,227
Posted By orchids44
I am so sorry for your loss. Mum's are very...

I am so sorry for your loss. Mum's are very special.
The black definitely looks fungal/bacterial. Since you have received a new growth after applying Yates fungicide I would treat with Yates, two...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-25-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,301
Posted By orchids44
court b, Repotting in the Spring was some...

court b,

Repotting in the Spring was some advice I received several times from friends in a local orchid society. Their specialty is Catts with many years (25 - 40) experience. Some don't repot...
Forum: Beginner Discussion 10-24-2014, 09:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,301
Posted By orchids44
Best to repot in the spring when you see new...

Best to repot in the spring when you see new growth. Generally speaking catts do not like to be repotted in the fall when they're entering their rest period.
:twocents: I would not divide this...
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