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sad Phal. Needs your help

Discussion in 'Issues, Disease and Pests' started by Deannacarol, Jul 27, 2012.

  1. Jul 27, 2012 #1
    Deannacarol

    Deannacarol New Member

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    This phal was recently given to me... A few weeks ago the bottom leaf yellowed/withered and died. I didn't think much of it, but when I got home from vacation yesterday, two more had taken ill.

    I noticed rough brown patches even on the new growth.

    Help?
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  2. Jul 27, 2012 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Unless this is some valuable plant (awarded or exceptionally rare), I would give up on it and start with a healthy one. Orchids can take a long time to respond and this one looks like it has some serious troubles. Do you grow other orchids? If you decide to keep it, I would keep it away from other plants.
     
  3. Jul 28, 2012 #3
    This_guy_Bri

    This_guy_Bri weirdo

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    i think it may have phalaenopsis mites or another type of microscopic mite
    i would also discard it but, if you have other plants and this was near them, they may also have them now