Having soft orchid leaves is a common problem among orchid owners. The causes of soft or wrinkling leaves can vary, but usually it is a sign of poor nutrient availability. The plant can recover when caught in time. If you want to keep your orchid leaves in good shape, you will need to take steps […]
Why My Orchid Is Not Flowering?
Whether your orchid is flowering or not, it is important to understand how to keep your plant in tip-top shape. This will ensure that you enjoy blooms year after year. Orchids need varying temperatures. They grow best in a cooler nighttime temperature and are more tolerant to a warmer daytime temperature. They also require sufficient […]
How to Save Orchids With Rotten Roots
Generally, orchids with rotten roots are not salvageable. However, if you can salvage the parts of the root, you can revive the plant. If you are unable to salvage the roots, you will need to wait for several months or even years to see signs of recovery. The first step to repairing orchid root rot […]
Why Are My Orchids Leaves Turning Black?
Whether your orchid is in the ground or in a pot, it is important to keep an eye out for signs of disease. Diseased orchids can cause death. However, orchids can also be saved if caught in the early stages. Orchids can be susceptible to fungal infections. These infections can cause a yellow haze to […]
Why is My Orchid Stem Turning Yellow?
Usually, when you see your orchid’s stem turning yellow, it is an indication that something is wrong with the plant. You may have to remove the plant or move it to a more suitable location. If the cause of the yellowing is a bacterial infection, you can treat it with a fungicide. The yellowing may […]
Why is My Orchid Dying?
Depending on the type of orchid you have, your plant may begin to die after only a few weeks of cultivation. Orchids are sensitive to sudden changes in temperature and humidity, which can result in bud blast, when flower buds are lost. However, there are ways to revive your orchid. The most common cause of […]
Why do my orchids keep dying?
If I got an orchid for every time someone asked me why do their orchids keep dying, I’d have a full-blown orchid garden by now! Even though Phalaenopsis orchids are actually pretty low maintenance, most people new to orchids fail to keep them alive. Of course, this is understandable, taking into consideration these plants don’t […]
Why are my orchid’s leaves turning yellow?
Yellowing leaves is something all new orchid keepers will experience, sooner or later. It can be upsetting when experienced for the first time, as people don’t know what’s causing it – fearing for the worst! Therefore questions about leaves turning yellow get asked a lot. And they’re good questions to ask! Leaf yellowing is inevitable […]