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title: "I wrote in previously about this poor cymbidium sinense, which was…"
description: "I wrote in previously about this poor cymbidium sinense, which was suffering from…something: cat teeth, dryness, who knew. After listening to your wise…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/FeWWCb91Rz27nQNpyElg9Q"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "MattL"
published: "2024-08-30T23:08:04.454056Z"
language: "en"
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# I wrote in previously about this poor cymbidium sinense, which was…

_Posted by MattL on 2024-08-30_

I wrote in previously about this poor cymbidium sinense, which was suffering from…something: cat teeth, dryness, who knew. After listening to your wise counsel, here’s what I did:

\- I cut the most frayed leaves and dusted the cut with cinnamon.  
\- I bought bitter apple spray  
\- I put the pot on a sheet of tin foil

This way, I am \*mostly\* sure the cat will keep off it at least for now. If the leaves stay okay, then the cat was the problem and I know vigilance is the solution. If they start to brown and split again where I cut them, I’ll know the problem is cultural and I’ll try to deal with that!

I really adore this orchid and I am desperate to save it!

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## 3 comments

### Jen commented on 2024-08-31

All great ideas! Keep us posted. This orchid has beautiful foliage.

#### MattL replied on 2024-08-31

I’m a big fan of variegated foliage, and I also love the way it grows all twisted up. Hopefully with everyone’s help it’ll get back on track.

### MeasomerPi commented on 2024-08-31

I love the process of elimination. Great approach to problem solving

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