| If you can resize the pics to 800X600 or so and try again it should work. I have had one phal with a big black spot and I watched it closely for about 4 months to see that it didn't spread and danger the plant. In about two days, all of a sudden (at least that is what it seemed like in retrospect) the spot spread down the leaf to the base of the leaf and affected the whole crown area. I ended up having to destroy the plant. If I had to do it again and I really didn't want to loose the plant, I think I would be tempted to try and cut off/out the black spots with a sterile tool/blade. In my case I don't know if rot is what started it or possibly there was a serious injury that just later became a likely spot for disease to get a toe-hold. I acquired the plant with the spot already on it so I don't know what caused it initially. As you have suggested - a pic would help. My guess is that this is not something you want to mess with - will see what others weigh in........mike |