Cymbidium Virus - Yes or No?

[@gloriabischoff13]

I agree Roger. I would throw it away. Don’t risk the other plants.

[@wilairat26atoady]

I don't know what the virus looks like. May I suggest that as their going outside give it a chance and see what happens in better light and for that growing season.

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

That was done last year. The markings on the new growth are conclusive.

[@beckyschlegel6777]

Unfortunately I don’t think you can get phyton in GB, I’ve used it and the plants have grown out of the mosaic pattern.

[@LizE2654]

I agree. I’d get rid of it.

[@louisaleroux5610]

Thanks Roger. I have to agree with you about the cymbidium but of course you might wait for blooms to see if there is color break..... but then, what do I know?😁 You'll do what's best.

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

It's not long finished blooming and the blooms were ok - but colour-break on blooms doesn't happen with all types of virus.

[@louisaleroux5610]

@@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai Thank you Roger, I did not know that.

[@annadaccione332]

it needs the plastic bag or burning treatment. sad that is un savable. I think a lot of people get rid of virused orchids to unsuspecting buyers or gift recievers, good video, thank you

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

This will go to land-fill - well away from any green recycling.

[@cherylpenn4509]

I have 2 of these with many black markings. Ive cut off most of the leaves and I will be spraying with anti fungal spray and will be putting them far from the others. Its all I can do for now.

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

This is a virus - there is no cure/treatment for viruses.

[@FenellaMtutu-qh4hj]

For the sake of the other plant, and the worry it’s causing. Throwing it away would be best.
Good grading, most of my orchids would be a SW, still waiting. 😬

[@be6715]

I keep plants way too long. I agree, it's had a chance, time to make more room for something else.

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

And it needs to go to land-fill, not green recycling.

[@bramhallbill]

That virus is hard to see. Sullivan got easily distracted & fell apart.....

[@nariepittman4632]

Time for the cymbidium to move along 😢

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Certainly is.

[@kgraves9815]

If this cymbidium infects other plants it would be a big loss. My thought would be, when in doubt throw it out.

[@wandashaw3551]

Hello Roger, Unfortunately, I would let it go if it were mine. Too much of a potential risk to your other orchids.

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Exactly.

[@eddythieleman2604]

Out it is for the best. 😢😢😢

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Thanks.

[@galecunningham1250]

It's not worth the risk to the other plants. Be Gone!

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Thanks the problem - keeping a plant totally separate in a collection is difficult.

[@YnseSchaap]

That's a goner Roger

[@RogersOrchidsGardenandBonsai]

Indeed.

[@fredrickg77]

Dump it!