Anthracnose of Phalaenopsis and its control methods

Anthracnose of Phoebe

The most common disease of Phoenix Orchid is anthracnose, which is very harmful to Phoenix Orchid. If Phoenix Orchid is infected with anthracnose and is not treated in time, it will not only affect the ornamental effect of the Phoenix Orchid, but also cause the death of the entire plant.

Symptoms of Anthrax

Anthracnose first occurs at the tips of the leaves of the Phoenix orchid, appearing as brown spots at first, which then gradually expand until the entire leaf turns black.

Anthrax pathogen

The main pathogen of anthracnose is the spiny spores of Agave, which invade and infect the plant.

The incidence of anthrax

Anthracnose mainly occurs in mid-May and early October. The pathogen is mainly spread by wind and rain, especially in high temperature, high humidity and poorly ventilated conditions.

Prevention and control methods of anthracnose of Phoenix orchid

Water and fertilizer control

Water control strengthens the water and fertilizer management of the Phoenix orchid to enable the plant to grow healthily, thereby improving the plant's own disease prevention ability.

Planting environment

When choosing a planting environment for Phoenix orchid, you must ensure that the local area has good ventilation.

Treatment of the source of disease

If disease symptoms are found in the Phoenix orchid, the diseased parts should be removed and destroyed in time to prevent reinfection.