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The English name 'common spotted' refers to the species' abundance and the spots on its leaves. The French and German common names also honour Leonhart Fuchs. This plant belongs to a problematic group of orchids. D. maculata subsp. fuchsii is very variable in flower colour and flower morphology, plant height and the scent of flowers.
Dactylorhiza maculata, known as the heath spotted-orchid [2] or moorland spotted orchid, is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Orchidaceae. It is widespread in mountainous regions across much of Europe from Portugal and Iceland east to Russia. It is also found in Algeria, Morocco, and western Siberia. [1] [3]
Since there are multiple species of Phytophthora that are capable of causing disease on orchids, classification only to the genus level is required for proper prescription of disease management techniques. [6] Crown rot or root rot of strawberries is a common example of diseases of fruit crops caused by P. cactorum.
Black rot on orchids is caused by Pythium and Phytophthora species. [1] Black rot targets a variety of orchids but Cattleya orchids are especially susceptible. [1] Pythium ultimum and Phytophthora cactorum are known to cause black rot in orchids. [1] Pythium ultimum is a pathogen that causes damping-off and root rot on plants. [2]
It is one of the most common viruses affecting cultivated orchids, perhaps second only to the Cymbidium mosaic virus. [1] It causes spots on leaves and colored streaks on flowers. [1] If a plant is also infected with the Cymbidium mosaic virus, it can lead to a condition called blossom brown necrotic streak. [1]
Most Angraecums will have their leaves for a number of years so any sun burn spots are ugly for a significant period and also may expose your plant to disease. In indirect sunlight the Angraecums will reward you with blooms and attractive growth. Angraecum Veitchii: a very rewarding orchid. In indirect light and watered/fed regularly this plant ...
Why Orchid Blooms Fall Off Too Soon. Orchid blooms drop off eventually from natural causes, of course, but if the flowers are falling off prematurely, there may be a problem.
Dendrobium speciosum Sm. var. speciosum [17] – commonly known as the Sydney rock orchid or rock lily which is a lithophyte with between 30 and 100 crowded cream-coloured or dull yellow flowers between August and October and occurs between Bulahdelah and near the Victorian border and as far inland as Mudgee.