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Re: cymbidium rot

by Gary S » Thu Sep 14, 2023 1:42 pm

Can't hurt in giving it a go, people here in Aus also use that as well, although it is quite expensive now.

Re: cymbidium rot

by cymbist » Thu Sep 14, 2023 1:02 pm

I have it benched up outside. I'm worried about splashes of water and 2 plants may be compromised.

Rid a rot seems to be only available down under. I've searched for other similar fungicides and I found Physan 20. It says it's a fungicide, algaecide and viricide and treats a broad range of pathogens including Phytophthora

Re: cymbidium rot

by MrCym » Thu Sep 14, 2023 8:55 am

Yes, very likely Phytophthora. Never stand plants on a concret floor, always ste them up on a block to avoid cross contamination. I am unfortunately unable to recommend a treatment as different countries have different availabilities so a local input is invaluable.

Re: cymbidium rot

by Australis » Thu Sep 14, 2023 12:25 am

Sadly it sounds like it had the problem when you got it. If you can source some Rid-a-Rot, spray that on the surrounding plants (helps to kill phytopthora). Also try to maintain good ventilation.

Re: cymbidium rot

by cymbist » Thu Sep 14, 2023 12:22 am

Bummer! To the bin it goes. I’ll be watching my other plants closely but so far no sign of rot. I’ll be disinfecting the area too

Re: cymbidium rot

by Murph » Wed Sep 13, 2023 9:53 pm

As the others say, it’s a goner. The plant has phytopthora, a water borne disease. Usually from the plant being overwatered and too wet.

Watch the plants that were beside this one too, as it spreads quite easily.

Re: cymbidium rot

by Gary S » Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:00 pm

You are not alone, all growers will experience a problem plant like that from time to time. I show no mercy - if a plant looks unwell, it goes in the bin.

Re: cymbidium rot

by MrCym » Wed Sep 13, 2023 5:23 pm

Sadly, it's a goner!

Re: cymbidium rot

by cymbist » Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:16 pm

Thank you for your swift response. When I first got it, it seemed healthy. I was wondering if it was due to my watering. The 5 pseudobulbs are goners. They smelled so I had to throw them away. Here’s what’s remaining. Is it still possible to save or is it gone for good?
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Re: cymbidium rot

by Gary S » Wed Sep 13, 2023 2:47 pm

Hello Scarlet, first of all a big welcome to the forum, hope you learn a lot here.

I would say the plant you mention, might have already had a bacterial or fungal infection when you got it.

Are the other 5 bigger pseudobulbs looking OK at this point?

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