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- How to cure your orchid in case of fungal attack
- Treat brown-black spots with natural remedies - That's how it works
- Do not confuse lice infestation with mildew
- Tips
If the fungal infection is detected in time, the orchid is often still to save
How to cure your orchid in case of fungal attack
Far away from their tropical home in the rainforests, orchids lurk on numerous mushrooms. The most common culprits are the causative agents of black spot disease. However, you are not completely helpless against the attacks. Read here which options are available for controlling fungal infestations.
Treat brown-black spots with natural remedies - That's how it works
As long as there is a fungal infection in the early stages, the handle to the chemical fungicide is not mandatory. In the fight against the widespread black spot disease, the following procedures have proved successful:
Knoblauchsud has made a name for itself as the third treatment option for fungal infections. To do this, crush 5 toes and brew them with 500 ml of boiling water. After the liquid has been allowed to draw for 4 hours, pour it through a fine filter and fill the broth into a hand sprayer. Applied undiluted, the persistent disease after repeated use is soon history.
Do not confuse lice infestation with mildew
Spreading a floury, gray-white coating on the leaves, the first diagnosis is usually on powdery mildew. In fact, orchids are rarely the victims of mildew spores. What seems like a thick mushroom turf, is usually caused by wool and mealybugs. To be on the safe side, wipe it with a cloth over it. If a greasy, white film develops, you are dealing with the widespread pests and not with a fungal attack.
Tips
Not all mushrooms are bad for orchids. The mycorrhizal fungus makes a beneficial symbiosis with seedlings. Since the seeds of orchids are not equipped with nutrient tissue, the mycorrhizal fungus takes over this task in the context of sowing and rearing. In return, the fungi benefit from the photosynthesis of their host plants.