Orchids

My orchid is outside. It has a lot of blooms on it but it is getting some white spots on it. What should I do?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 04/10/2016 @ 11:15 pm

This could be Mealybug.
If the orchid is in a pot, you should repot the orchid and treat the roots with Neem Oil.
Neem Oil can be used on the leaves of the orchid also.

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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/hardy-orchid-plants.htm ^[3]

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