Pests and Diseases of Anoectochilus roxburghii and Its Latest Control Methods

Anthracnose

This disease can occur at any time, but it is more likely to occur during the high temperatures and rainy weather of summer. In the early stage of the disease, it slowly spreads from the very tip of the leaf to the rhizome area. At first it is brown, and later it turns black. If not treated in time, the entire plant may die.

Control Methods

Likewise, first change the growing environment. An environment with good air circulation and bright light will reduce the occurrence of the disease. When the disease occurs, spraying with medication can be used.

Southern Blight

This disease occurs very easily during the plum rain season. In the early stage of the disease, the base of the leaves is covered by white mycelium, and gradually the rhizome rots away. In severe cases, it can also cause the entire plant to die.

Control Methods

The occurrence of this disease is mainly due to poor air circulation, combined with the plum rain season, or soil that has been too moist for a long time. Therefore, during cultivation there must be a well-ventilated and light-transmitting environment, and the soil must not be moist for a long time or have standing water, etc. When this disease is too severe, the entire plant can only be destroyed. The soil can be used again only after disinfection.

Scale Insects

This pest is also called orchid scale, and it occurs easily in environments with poor air circulation, higher temperatures, and greater humidity, and it reproduces very quickly.

Control Methods

Change the growing environment. When discovered, spray with medication, but if the number of pests is relatively small, they can be brushed off with a tool.