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title: "Spot(s) on orchids? I always thought maybe it was just a sunburn but…"
description: "Spot(s) on orchids? I always thought maybe it was just a sunburn but I want to make sure in case I’m wrong. - Orchid with multiple round dots is an Enc.…"
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community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Orchi"
published: "2024-10-03T19:50:59.677311Z"
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# Spot(s) on orchids? I always thought maybe it was just a sunburn but…

_Posted by Orchi on 2024-10-03_

Spot(s) on orchids? I always thought maybe it was just a sunburn but I want to make sure in case I’m wrong.

\- Orchid with multiple round dots is an Enc. Nursery Rhyme hybrid  
\- Orchid with one giant spot is a Mps. Renee Komada

Any ideas what it could be?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/6LcYyxoUd4sL-pj_ApS82U5djRwqx-KP4R2arPXuFUw/zAybkLg1QYOkPBB3DP-8Gg.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/6LcYyxoUd4sL-pj_ApS82U5djRwqx-KP4R2arPXuFUw/bdqrOi_hQGuv79zew-WKjg.webp?size=large)

## 4 comments

### Jen commented on 2024-10-03

These are two very different conditions. The second looks like a sunburn mark. Watch it for signs of active infection. The yellow ring is not a great sign but if it stays that size you’re probably fine. Any spreading or growing discoloration and I would cut that leaf.

I’m sorry to say that I think the first picture may show signs of a virused orchid. if it was just the black spots, it could be a little bacterial infection or a little fungal infection. But because you have the yellowing in separate spots, It looks similar to the photos I will attach. Do a little more research, because I don’t have a ton of experience with viruses. But I would err on the side of caution, meaning clean your tools thoroughly especially if you cut anything on this orchid, and do not share water between this plant and others.

#### Jen replied on 2024-10-03

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/yzTKthJiLOlCUPKH-vsQ5NzOhcFfTrb-kTRTwJ_ViN0/K3KZqMfYTZ6Cb-Tr6TaEew.webp?size=large)

#### Jen replied on 2024-10-03

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/yzTKthJiLOlCUPKH-vsQ5NzOhcFfTrb-kTRTwJ_ViN0/UGDOodyZRw2fX9tRDYKqJg.webp?size=large)

#### Orchi replied on 2024-10-04

I really appreciate the information ❤️

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