diseased Cattleya

[brit6v]

Hello,
Does my plant look virused and if so, what do you suggest I do? If not, what do you think the problem is and how should I treat it?

I would appreciate your advice,
Vicki

[NancyG]

It doesn't look virused to me but I am not an expert in this. My catts sometimes get that blotchy look and then when I adjust the light or fertilizer they will change gradually.

[digitalgate]

look like mineral deficient to me. No harm trying adding some epsom salt to it .

[kmarch]

It doesn't look like a virus to me. I agree with digitalgate that it looks like a nutrient deficiency of some kind.

[brit6v]

Hi Nancy,
I did have a sunburn problem this last Spring. I failed to put my greenhouse shadecloth up as soon as I should have and a few plants were burned, but none seriously. This was one of the plants sitting in the hottest section of one of my benches. I'm still learning, so I sure won't wait too long next yr.!

Thanks for your reply and help,
Vicki

Originally Posted by NancyG

It doesn't look virused to me but I am not an expert in this. My catts sometimes get that blotchy look and then when I adjust the light or fertilizer they will change gradually.

[brit6v]

Hi!
I've never used epsom salt, but I certainly will now!

Thank you for your reply and advice!
Vicki

Originally Posted by digitalgate

look like mineral deficient to me. No harm trying adding some epsom salt to it .

[brit6v]

Hi,
I sure am relieved that it doesn't look like a virus to you, needless to say. After I use the epsom salt that he advised, I'm gonna look further into the fertilizer that I've been using.
Thank you for your reply and advice!
Vicki

Originally Posted by kmarch

It doesn't look like a virus to me. I agree with digitalgate that it looks like a nutrient deficiency of some kind.

[Anisa]

Doesnt look very deceased to me Let us know how the salt worked for you.

[brit6v]

I sure am relieved that all of you think it doesn't have a virus!

I'm gonna buy some epsom salt tomorrow.

Thanks for your reply,
Vicki

Originally Posted by Anisa

Doesnt look very deceased to me Let us know how the salt worked for you.

[orchids4me]

Originally Posted by brit6v

Hi,
I sure am relieved that it doesn't look like a virus to you, needless to say. After I use the epsom salt that he advised, I'm gonna look further into the fertilizer that I've been using.
Thank you for your reply and advice!
Vicki

Hi vicki,
I have a couple Catts I received blotchy like that from online order, how do you mix the epsom salt dilution for them?
Thanks
Emmaye

[Anisa]

Here is the link about using Epsom salt -
using epsom salt? Hope it helps.
I have couple of seedling that seems to grow but looking almost yellow. So I am thinking to try it too.

[zaeem]

I dont think this has disease,definetly uneven sunlight,may be mineral needs are not being met.
zaeem

[plucker]

I agree with the mineral deficiency thing too.

[brit6v]

Hi Emmaye,
I guess I thought that I would figure out simply how to mix the epsom salt when I bought it (seems really stupid of me now that I think about it). I'm gonna contact digitalgate and ask him, since he's the one who advised using it. I plan to buy groceries later today, so if they have it, I'll bring it home and give it a go on my orchid. If they don't, of course I'll try to pick up some somewhere else.
Thanks for your reply,
Vicki

Originally Posted by orchids4me

Hi vicki,
I have a couple Catts I received blotchy like that from online order, how do you mix the epsom salt dilution for them?
Thanks
Emmaye

[brit6v]

When you replied to my thread, I don't know why I failed to ask you how to mix the epsom salt and how much I should use to treat my orchid...but will you please let me know ??
Thanks again,
Vicki

Originally Posted by digitalgate

look like mineral deficient to me. No harm trying adding some epsom salt to it .

[brit6v]

Thanks, I'm gonna buy some epsom salt later today and do as digitalgate advised, then later re-evaluate my fertilizer.
Vicki

Originally Posted by plucker

I agree with the mineral deficiency thing too.

[11Orchid126]

Use the epsom salts at the rate of one tablespoon to a gallon, once a month. It can be mixed with your regular fertilizer. Another product good for leaves is Dyna-Gro Protekt. Use that according to the directions once a month also.

You have some nice sheaths there.

[plucker]

I was going to epsom salts my plants today, but just had to check the ratio. Lucky for me this suscribed topic told me.

[brit6v]

Hi,
I had no idea how to mix it until Anisa came to my rescue. Take a look...she sent a link.

QUOTE=orchids4me;226012]Hi vicki,
I have a couple Catts I received blotchy like that from online order, how do you mix the epsom salt dilution for them?
Thanks
Emmaye[/QUOTE]

[brit6v]

Hi again Anisa!
Thanks for the link! I haven't had a chance to read it yet, though. I just sat down here at my computer....whew, finally!
Thanks again,
Vicki

Originally Posted by Anisa

Here is the link about using Epsom salt -
using epsom salt? Hope it helps.
I have couple of seedling that seems to grow but looking almost yellow. So I am thinking to try it too.

[brit6v]

Thank you!
Vicki

Originally Posted by zaeem

I dont think this has disease,definetly uneven sunlight,may be mineral needs are not being met.
zaeem

[brit6v]

Lucky for me, too!

Originally Posted by plucker

I was going to epsom salts my plants today, but just had to check the ratio. Lucky for me this suscribed topic told me.

[brit6v]

I've seen Dyna-Gro Protekt offered on sites, but I've never taken the time to read about it. Since you told me, I'm gonna order some. I didn't even know it was for leaves

I sure hope the sheaths have something under them.
Thanks,
Vicki

Originally Posted by 11Orchid126

Use the epsom salts at the rate of one tablespoon to a gallon, once a month. It can be mixed with your regular fertilizer. Another product good for leaves is Dyna-Gro Protekt. Use that according to the directions once a month also.

You have some nice sheaths there.