Howards Dream not doing well

[silken]

Originally Posted by pdeutsch

This is a question, not a reply. I'm new on the site and didn't see how to post a question. I recently bought a Bllra Marfitch 'Howard's Dream' and the underside of some of the leaves has black spots. The seller told me it arrived from his vendor in Hawaii that way and not to worry. While the orchid appears to need repotting, it looks otherwise pretty good - except for the spots. However, I looked around and am now worried that it may have a virus. I am a beginning grower but have about 20 orchids and don't want to infect others.

This is an old thread so best to post your own. Go to the "Site Menu" on the left and click the second selection called "Forums" . Then go down and select the group Oncidiums (that's what a Beallara is) or the Beginner section. At the top of the main box is a little purple bar that says"New Thread". Click that. Make a suitable title with the plant name in it and maybe 'help' or something. Then tell us your story!

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by silken

This is an old thread so best to post your own. Go to the "Site Menu" on the left and click the second selection called "Forums" . Then go down and select the group Oncidiums (that's what a Beallara is) or the Beginner section. At the top of the main box is a little purple bar that says"New Thread". Click that. Make a suitable title with the plant name in it and maybe 'help' or something. Then tell us your story!

I created a thread for pdeutsch, see the link in my previous post.

[nenella]

Flamecat - first of all Welcome! You have a very pretty bloom. IMO The FIRST thing to do is to look at the roots. As either they are healthy and your leaves are drooping as it is not getting enough water, OR it has not got enough viable roots to sustain it & therefore wilting.
You will get alot more/better info if you can post pictureq of the roots as well as a close up of the pseudo bulbs.
Good Luck!

[nenella]

pdeutsch- Welcome to OB too!
Don't panic about it - it doesn't have to be a virus!The first thing to do is not to keep it near the other orchid and watch the spots. If they do not deteriorate and stay the same, it's not a big problem.
It could have been left in very damp conditions with not enough ventilation?

As already mentioned above to Flamecat pics help alot in getting you better advice from the wonderful
members on this board.

---------- Post added at 05:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:28 PM ----------

oops! I was too slow too..

[pdeutsch]

Thank you camille, silken and nenella for your quick response regarding my Howard's Dream with black spots. I already feel more relaxed. I took some pictures but haven't figured out how to attach them. The above icon wants a url, but I have the images on my computer. More help please, then I'll send the images.

Thanks a lot,
pdeutsch