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White circles that turn to swaths of brown spots on phalenopsis leaves

Discussion in 'Issues, Disease and Pests' started by pearson, Jul 24, 2012.

  1. Jul 24, 2012 #1
    pearson

    pearson New Member

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    We bought this plant about 1 month ago from the discount bench at a nursery. There were some very subtle inconsistancies in the leaves but they have progressed to large patches of brown spots. I have attached some pictures. The most significant damage is on the leading leaf. I am curious what is causing this issue and how to remedy the problem. Thanks for your help.
    this is the leading leaf
    this is the second leaf from the top.
    phal leaf2.JPG phal leaf1.JPG
     
  2. Jul 26, 2012 #2
    Reyna

    Reyna Orchid Obsessed Supporting Member

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    The bottom picture is a classic symptom of a viral infection. There is no cure. Sorry. You either need to throw this plant away (which is the best choice) or you need to be very, very careful that you don't infect other plants around it by using the same cutting tools, or bugs biting this plant and then another.
     
  3. Aug 4, 2012 #3
    oisifml

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    The first picture seems to be the end result of bites by insects...
     
  4. Aug 14, 2012 #4
    keithrs

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    First pic is most likely sun burn..... I would buy several virus test kits and test for a virus before I was to throw it out.
     
  5. Aug 14, 2012 #5
    pearson

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    Thanks keithrs,
    I am unfamiliar with virus test kits. If you have the name of any that you would recommend I would appreciate it. Also where I might be able to get them. If it were not infected I would love to keep it. It is blooming right now and has gorgeous all white flowers.
    cheers,
    Pearson
     
  6. Aug 14, 2012 #6
    keithrs

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  7. Aug 14, 2012 #7
    pearson

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    Thanks,
    The test kits seem a bit expensive considering that we only paid $5 for the plant. I think I will send in some samples to the lab. Thanks so much for your help.