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title: "My orchid plant looks like the leaves have mold underneath. Any…"
description: "My orchid plant looks like the leaves have mold underneath. Any suggestions what that might be?"
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community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Bella"
published: "2025-07-25T18:45:51.391199Z"
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# My orchid plant looks like the leaves have mold underneath. Any…

_Posted by Bella on 2025-07-25_

My orchid plant looks like the leaves have mold underneath. Any suggestions what that might be?

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## 4 comments

### MeasomerPi commented on 2025-07-26

How long has the spotting been there? Have you noticed it spreading? Is there any discoloration, weeping or a smell?

If it were my plant, I would wipe down the area with a swab soaked in rubbing alcohol and see if I could remove the spots.

Also, it looks like you have the plant identified as a Phalanopsis, but it is actually a Dendrobium nobile. Their roots need to dry out quicker and want more light than phals. They also need a dormant period in the winter to stimulate blooming.

### Bella commented on 2025-07-26

Okay I will try that. Thank you. I just noticed the spots. It looks like all the leaves have those spots. I was thinking over watering? I’ll let it dry out a little bit. Thank you.

#### Bella replied on 2025-08-06

I used alcohol and wiped the leaves. That worked. I’m snoozing the watering schedule also. Thanks for the tip!

### Michelle’s Hobby commented on 2025-07-30

If that doesn’t work you could try an anti fungal spray.

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