What’s Wrong with my Orchid?
One leaf of my orchid is turning brown and appears to be falling off. Does this mean the whole plant is dying? Can it be saved? If so, how?
A brown leaf could be several things 1) an old leaf; 2) a bottom leaf of a Phalaenopsis that has stayed too wet; or 3) a leaf with a fungal infection. Please refer to our orchid tips to help diagnose the issue.
How can I tell the difference between heat damage and sun damage?
In general, conditions that are too bright may result in yellowing of the leaves and in severe cases, scorching (whitening) of the upper leaves. Signs of heat damage include withered leaves, yellowing leaves, and leathery leaves. Severe instances of heat stress can scorch the plant as well.
How do I tell the difference between damaged caused by watering too much and damage caused by not watering enough?
Over watering may cause rotting of the plant leaves, stems, and roots. In cases where only the roots have rotted, the leaves and stems of the orchid may start to wilt. Under watering may lead to wilted leaves and stems. If the leaves are wilting, take a look at the orchid’s roots. If the roots seem fine (white/green), then you are probably watering enough. If the roots are rotting (black/discolored), then you are probably over watering.
One leaf of my orchid is turning brown and appears to be falling off. Does this mean the whole plant is dying? Can it be saved? If so, how?
A brown leaf could be several things 1) an old leaf; 2) a bottom leaf of a Phalaenopsis that has stayed too wet; or 3) a leaf with a fungal infection. Please refer to our orchid tips to help diagnose the issue.
How can I tell the difference between heat damage and sun damage?
In general, conditions that are too bright may result in yellowing of the leaves and in severe cases, scorching (whitening) of the upper leaves. Signs of heat damage include withered leaves, yellowing leaves, and leathery leaves. Severe instances of heat stress can scorch the plant as well.
How do I tell the difference between damaged caused by watering too much and damage caused by not watering enough?
Over watering may cause rotting of the plant leaves, stems, and roots. In cases where only the roots have rotted, the leaves and stems of the orchid may start to wilt. Under watering may lead to wilted leaves and stems. If the leaves are wilting, take a look at the orchid’s roots. If the roots seem fine (white/green), then you are probably watering enough. If the roots are rotting (black/discolored), then you are probably over watering.