Orchid Plant Insects Overview
Orchid Plant Family Insects Information Overview
Orchids are susceptible to a number of insects, bugs and mites, including aphids, mealybugs, scales, twospotted spider mites, and thrips. Aphids, mealybugs, and soft scales use their mouthparts to suck sap from orchid plants. They can curl, yellow, or stunt growth of leaves and can reduce flower production and stem growth. Insects like the ones mentioned above also excrete a clear, sticky liquid called honeydew. Black moldy fungus can grow on honeydew, covering leaves and making them unsightly.
May 28, 2006
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Orchid Plant Pests In My Greenhouse - Part Three - Oh Mites!
Red spider mites and several species of false spider mites are probably the worst of pests for orchid plants.
April 16, 2007
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Orchid Plant Pests In My Greenhouse - Part Two - Creepy Crawlers!
Insects which eat parts of orchid plants, especially the flowers, include vine weevils and cockroaches.
April 13, 2007
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Orchid Plant Pests In My Greenhouse - Part One - Naughty Nuisances!
Aphids are often a nuisance, they attack young shoots and on flower buds, especially during the winter months. Unless there are numerous amounts of them, they can usually be gently removed with your fingers, or killed off by spraying them with soapy water.
April 12, 2007
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