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title: "Hey there! I’m posting about 2 orchids here - are any of these…"
description: "Hey there! I’m posting about 2 orchids here - are any of these spots/marks cause for concern? Thanks!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/D5vGz1Z1RIOMy6AA_LcDEA"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Holly"
published: "2024-08-02T00:30:35.564417Z"
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# Hey there! I’m posting about 2 orchids here - are any of these…

_Posted by Holly on 2024-08-02_

Hey there! I’m posting about 2 orchids here - are any of these spots/marks cause for concern? Thanks!

![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OvGfsYNzvPKSvzjmB07-XFKohuEITYZbx-ZONFbCQ1c/d1VE2L9ASpmXU8KZDAQapg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OvGfsYNzvPKSvzjmB07-XFKohuEITYZbx-ZONFbCQ1c/P5sUgWWNRj6EgyLxEIRwPQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OvGfsYNzvPKSvzjmB07-XFKohuEITYZbx-ZONFbCQ1c/4JtMkZmlTfufFD6lnBEIaA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 4 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OvGfsYNzvPKSvzjmB07-XFKohuEITYZbx-ZONFbCQ1c/CmLTaSvJRXmwy-O-G8H9Jw.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### Holly commented on 2024-08-02

Here’s one of the plants

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OvGfsYNzvPKSvzjmB07-XFKohuEITYZbx-ZONFbCQ1c/qpUa88_GRa2o2LCwY9aGXg.webp?size=large)

#### Holly replied on 2024-08-02

And the other

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OvGfsYNzvPKSvzjmB07-XFKohuEITYZbx-ZONFbCQ1c/G1JSAkwlTxuHOt8nUyD54g.webp?size=large)

### Jen commented on 2024-08-02

Based solely on the pictures, I would say that your orchids look to be in pretty decent shape. If the white ‘scrapes’ are mostly on the older growth, and not growing or appearing on the newer leaves, I would guess it’s just some surface damage, and while it won’t heal, it’s nothing to worry about as far as the overall health of your plant.

As far as the purple tip, and the dots though… I’d have to know more to make a guess. Have you recently moved this plant to a spot where it’s getting more light? It could just be a little too much sun. If not, are the dots raised, indented, or flush with the leaf? Are they spreading or growing in size or number, or are they pretty much staying the same?

#### Holly replied on 2024-08-02

Dots appeared a while ago (before moving, and it wasn’t too sunny). They are flush with the leaves and haven’t spread.

#### Jen replied on 2024-08-02

Because they are fairly uniform and don’t look like they have a sort of yellowish halo around them, I’m leaning toward sun freckling, not a fungal infection. But pay attention to your plant and see if there are any changes so you can act fast if need be.

#### Holly replied on 2024-08-04

Okay, thank you so much!

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