Ailing pseudobulb

[pikevi]

This Brassia was acquired about 2 weks ago.

It has a few browned or browning pseudobulbs. One is almost fully browned but hard. I was trying to remove it but the new growth is right at the base of it.

Would it be better to leave the pseudobulb as it is so as to not hurt the new shoot?

(photo)

Thanks.

[Aniko]

A picture showing the entire plant would be useful.
The browning ps.bulb does not seem to die from the old age, and the new growth is so small and weak as if the sick bulb would try to survive through it.
I might be wrong...
An expert opinion needed !!!

[kmarch]

You say the dying bulb is hard? It's not black or mushy right? If it is dry and hard I think I personally would be inclined to leave it until the new growth is established. If the dying bulb is mushy or grey or black I might try to cut it off. The complication is that the new growth is probably using the reserve energy of the bulb.

Any Brassia experts out there?

[pikevi]

Thanks for the respone.

Most of the plants I bought a fortnight ago had some problems. They were on fire sale.

Aniko: I am attaching a photo of the whole plant.

kmarch: yes, the bulb is hard but does pit on pressure, but very slightly though.

Thanks