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Encyclia cochleata Leaf Spots: Physical Injury During Leaf Expansion, Not Disease

Encyclia cochleata with leaf spots

Diagnosis

Spots are not pathogenic. They likely resulted from mechanical injury as the leaf unfolded (bumping, handling, or environmental contact). Watering twice daily may be excessive.

Recommendations

Remove affected leaves if only a few.
Reduce watering frequency; consult local nursery for orchid-specific schedule.
Monitor new leaves—if clean, problem was transient.

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