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title: "I figured out what's wrong (maybe) I found a pink elastic band on all…"
description: "I figured out what's wrong (maybe) I found a pink elastic band on all three stalks I don't know if this is what's wrong or should I still cut off the brown…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/YBmRc2MvnYgJPGormaYHsZ"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Blooming Dawn"
published: "2024-12-30T18:57:48.309551Z"
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# I figured out what's wrong (maybe) I found a pink elastic band on all…

_Posted by Blooming Dawn on 2024-12-30_

I figured out what's wrong (maybe) I found a pink elastic band on all three stalks I don't know if this is what's wrong or should I still cut off the brown parts?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/DCc6OsJa6V1DWVcFOZ6LxoOeiSqT3wnjfFxWhXIlg6Q/FlCYqCOvR8KXF8IPtihXlA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/DCc6OsJa6V1DWVcFOZ6LxoOeiSqT3wnjfFxWhXIlg6Q/y6pmp7JFTcyZyBlICOp6xA.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-12-31

I'd cut away all that browning. Check the bottom, I assume these pieces are tied or banded together? It usually strangles the plant.

### Blooming Dawn commented on 2024-12-31

Is it black rot? My orchid is basically dead from that

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