How to Surgically Remove Fungus From Your Orchids

Today, in the garden, I'm confronted with the harsh reality that not every orchid can be saved. Watch as I wage war against stubborn fungal infections, armed with sprays and disinfected tools, fighting to preserve the beauty and life of my orchids. But despite my best efforts, not every battle is won. In a heart-wrenching moment, I’m forced to make the difficult decision to let go of a sick orchid that just couldn’t pull through. This video captures the raw emotion, the grit, and the unfiltered truth of what it means to be a gardener. It's a journey filled with hope, struggle, and the painful acceptance that sometimes, nature has the final say.

[@DavesOrchidOasis]

These fungi drive me crazy! What do you do to treat your orchid?

[@Orquideascristy]

Hi. I love your videos I have learned a lot with them. Also you have a great sense of humor. Love it. Blessings

[@DavesOrchidOasis]

I truly appreciate your lovely comment! It’s great to know that my videos are helping you, and I’m thrilled you enjoy my sense of humor. Blessings back to you!

[@yolantalachance2779]

Hi , I live in Toppin Springs so more or less the same climate , same problems, fungus, and fungus and bugs, thanks. Great video.😊

[@DavesOrchidOasis]

I really appreciate the comment. I'm glad the channel is helping.

[@marylalone7104]

Fun video. 😀

[@DavesOrchidOasis]

I try to make it fun. Who wants to watch boring videos?!

[@glovanajnbaptiste2272]

I live in the Caribbean. I have cattleyas, phals and dendrobiums. Dendrobiums are my favorites

[@DavesOrchidOasis]

Me too. They bloom like crazy in August

[@bibicheknauf4163]

Oh, the thrips are such a pain and oh so frustrating 😡😍

[@DavesOrchidOasis]

They make me cry

[@bibicheknauf4163]

@@DavesOrchidOasis me too😢

[@lawrencerobison1873]

Dave, I'm the old guy from east central Florida with 200+ orchids (all types). You're doing good job. There is so much to learn and know with orchids. I live on KZbin. I grow 95% of my plants outside in the open, under a huge oak tree, and 60% of them in a shade room covered with 60% UV coverage shade cloth, which I need to drop 50%. I have practically no problem with insects. I think it is because of using Rick L's method of never watering without a calcium supplement. I use 50 -75 ppm. I would also warn your viewers of fungus problems in the rainy season, for all plants in setups similar to ours. I have only lost 2 plants in the last year because of my vigilance of allowing the roots dry out, especially Cattleyas, during the rainy season. I forget about watering and liquid fertilization, especially as temp's start to drop. About 4 years ago during September/ October it rained/drizzled for 30 days straight. I lost 40 plants within a week to fungus. I about died and most stopped growing orchids. I think my calcium routine has not only helped with insects but has hardened the plants to fungus attacks.

[@DavesOrchidOasis]

Wow. Thanks for all of that. You really know what you are doing. I also have learned alot from Rick.

[@guaynabicha]

Great video! I grow my orchids in my apartment's balcony. Few years ago someone gave me an orchid that introduced some kind of pest into some of my orchids. It was a crumenatum orchid. A few weeks ago I had to let go of that orchid. 😢

[@DavesOrchidOasis]

it's sad, but it happens

[@melissamonzon6089]

Thank you for showing the vanda. Now I know what is happening to mine! I am not happy. I need to buy sevin STAT

[@DavesOrchidOasis]

thrips are a menace

[@sandraw50]

Dave can you please tell me where you got your tool sanitizer. If you have a link please. thanks. Blessing

[@DavesOrchidOasis]

Hello. Just search for "propane hand torch" on Amazon