Symptoms and Control Methods of Leaf Spot and Smudge Disease in Paphiopedilum (Slipper Orchids)
Leaf Spot and Smudge Disease in Paphiopedilum
Distribution: Worldwide.
Pathogen: Penicillium thomii.
Host: Paphiopedilum (slipper orchids).
Symptoms: Spots or smudges on leaves, round or elongated, wet, dark brown with light brown edges, spots up to 3-3.5 cm in diameter, mainly seen on old leaves.
Control: General fungicides.
Chen Xinqi, Ji Zhanhe