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  1. March 8th, 2014, 12:46 PM #1
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    Default Phal leaf problem

    Hello, a friend brought a leave of her Phal and asked about the problem. I have evers seen a problem what that. Can someone tell me what is happening?
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  2. March 8th, 2014, 01:58 PM #2
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    I would say that plant has a virus infection.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ron-NY View Post
    I would say that plant has a virus infection.
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    Orchid Viruses | River Valley Orchidworks
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  6. March 8th, 2014, 06:14 PM #6
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    Thanks for all the answers. We will bag it a plastic grocery bag and put in the trash.
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    This is known as Tospovirus.
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