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title: "Just bought this abt orchid from Walmart and this is the bottom of…"
description: "Just bought this abt orchid from Walmart and this is the bottom of one of the leaves, is this a desease or pest?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Kye"
published: "2026-03-28T16:33:28.579215Z"
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# Just bought this abt orchid from Walmart and this is the bottom of…

_Posted by Kye on 2026-03-28_

Just bought this abt orchid from Walmart and this is the bottom of one of the leaves, is this a desease or pest?

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## 1 comment

### Waspinator commented on 2026-03-29

That can be pests, or mechanical/chemical damage, or a result of inconsistent watering from the store, or a scar from cold if ice cubes were ever used on it. Inspect for pests, but if you don't find any, it's probably no big deal. Watch the scar over the next few weeks and see if it expands; as long as it stays the same size, it's just an injury. If it does expand, check for fungal issues/root or crown rot

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