phal's with pitted leaves

[khakigecko]

I have several phals that have pitted leaves. Some of plants have pits that go all the way through the leaf. Originally I thought it was caused by the hail storm that they got caught in one afternoon while soaking up a spring rain, but I have some youngsters that weren't privy to that hailstorm. I've also had a resent bought of mealy bugs that I've been working on erradicating and wonder if they could've caused this.
Any thoughts?
Thank you!
Stacey

[collegeorchidgrower]

I cant really provide an answer to your question but those marks dont look too troubling to me, not like fungus or bacteria or scale. I also wanted to say that I have a phal with brown pock marks that might be sunburn but it is slightly brown and rough and some leaves with a circular spots with white in the middle. I dont know what these marks are. I will try and upload a picture soon.

[kmarch]

Yes, I agree, regardles of what caused them I dont' expect they will be any trouble. They look like mechanical damage, just the sort that might be caused by hail.

[Dihcro]

The leaves on that to me look a little dark which means it may not be getting enough sun. I may be wrong, so just keep in mind that I'm not an expert.

[11Orchid126]

I agree about the leaves looking very dark, possibly not enough light. Gradually move the plant closer to the light source, until the leaves feel warm, then pull them back a few inches and they'll be perfect.

[khakigecko]

Thank you all for your responses!
I'm going to chalk this up to hail damage, and find this phal a sunnier location!

[Ochin@]

Originally Posted by khakigecko

Thank you all for your responses!
I'm going to chalk this up to hail damage, and find this phal a sunnier location!

Just make sure not to expose it to direct sunlight, that would cause to burn the leaves.

[Dihcro]

And remember, with moving it closer to the light source there will be more evaporation of the water, how much depends on your situation. Check out this thread if you haven't already.

[Phalcycle]

Gradulally move your plant to a sunnier location, so it won't stress the plant out. Drastic changes often harm the plant