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Thread: Burnt new growths

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    Default Burnt new growths

    Recently my Epicattleya rene marques put out a new growth, but before it was even a half inch long it became black, dry and left only a crater where it was growing. It then began to produce another new growth after this, and lo and behold - the same thing happened. It's begining yet ANOTHER growth (it's obviously on a mission) and I'm afraid this will happen again if I don't get to the bottom of it. I am summering it outside in almost full texas sun - do you think the new growths are just getting scorched to death? The leaves aren't burnt at all, though many of them have deep red blush.

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    I would cut back the light and make sure that water is staying out of the new growths...good luck...wonderful brid too!

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    Sounds like it might be fungus, it happens to my new growth sometimes when we have lots of rain or humidity. Give them a good dose of fungicide after you have cut away the ick.
    Cin

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    Cut the light , I have the same plant in the green house the new gets a pale reddish blush which says it is at Max. exposure , it does not get near as much light as yours is getting , more like very bright . Gin

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    It sure does sound like burn to me - do try cutting back the light a bit, good luck!

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    From the sound of the folks here, I would reduce the light. Also try watering only the medium and any exposed roots letting the new growth remain free from direct water. That might help.

    Cheers,
    BD

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