Paph. villosum Brown Spots

[Koka_Khola]

Hi Everyone,

I just received this orchid from a relatively well known eBay seller and it has some brown spots on its leaves. I’m not sure if this is sun damage or perhaps water was left on the leaf for an extended time? Does anyone have any idea if this is just cosmetic or is it something more serious?

I have the plant isolated right now and would appreciate any advice. The spots are dark brown in the center and lighten to a slight yellowish around the edges. They are totally dry spots and the leaf tissue around the spots is also dry.

Thanks everyone!

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

If it is an older leaf and it starts to spread I would cut it off. Also I would talk to the seller and ask. Something I have heard/ done is to poke with a sterilized needle to try to dry it out. If it is on the edge I just use scissors to cut into it and let it dry out

 

[Theodoreorchidking]

Ps I think it may be fine for now