Dealing With Common Orchid Problems

Orchid Diseases Remove these damaged roots and reduce waterings – orchids should never be in standing water. Instead, increase humidity by raising them above the water level with small stones. Leaf spots and blights – Many fungal leaf spots and blights can be treated with neem oil.

How do you treat a sick orchid?
Why are my orchid flowers wilting and falling off?
Why are the leaves on my orchid limp?
What is the life expectancy of an orchid?
How often should orchids be watered?
What does an overwatered orchid look like?
What does Orchid fungus look like?
Is it normal for an orchid to lose its flowers?
Should I remove wilted orchid leaves?
Can I cut off wilted orchid flowers?

How do you treat a sick orchid?

Treating orchid diseases of the roots requires removal of the plant from its medium and using a sterile knife to cut off infected material. Then use a fungicide to drench the roots and clean the growing area with a 10% bleach solution. If enough roots survived, the plant may regain its health.

Why are my orchid flowers wilting and falling off?

If your indoor orchid starts to wilt, it's usually a sign that something is wrong. Drooping leaves or wilting flowers indicate that the plant is stressed. If you fix the issue, your plant should make a full recovery.

Why are the leaves on my orchid limp?

Limp Means Dehydration

If you notice your orchid's leaves are withered and droopy, this could mean your plant is not getting enough water or humidity. Remember, an orchid's natural habitat is a humid climate, so your plant needs moisture.

What is the life expectancy of an orchid?

With good care and regular maintenance, an orchid plant may live for a lifetime — 100 years, or more.

How often should orchids be watered?

So how do you water orchids? The easiest way is to soak your orchid in a bowl of water once every week or two --- when the moss dries out. Unlike most houseplants, you don't need to keep orchid moss evenly moist; if it stays too moist, the orchid can rot.

What does an overwatered orchid look like?

Soft, withered leaves: Healthy orchid leaves are strong and hold their shape. If your leaves are floppy, your plant might be developing root rot. Black, squishy orchid roots: This is the biggest indicator of root rot.

What does Orchid fungus look like?

Anthracnose and phytophthora (also called black rot or black spot) are common fungal diseases affecting orchids. 1maz Anthracnose is usually exhibited by leaves turning black from the tips toward the base. Phytophthora often displays as dark lesions on the leaves that grow larger and spread toward the roots.

Is it normal for an orchid to lose its flowers?

In most cases, this is a normal part of the Phalaenopsis orchid lifecycle. The fallen blooms merely signal that your orchid has reached the end of its blooming cycle and it's now storing up energy to rebloom. However, sometimes bloom loss can be indicative of a bigger problem in the health of your orchid.

Should I remove wilted orchid leaves?

Ideally the foliage should appear firm and medium green in color. If a leaf is wilted, becomes yellow or is heavily blemished, it should be removed from the plant.

Can I cut off wilted orchid flowers?

If the flower spike is drooping and discolored, and its edges have turned brownish, it is time to remove the flower. Many orchids have more than one bloom on a stem-like spike. ... You can remove a dead flower from your Phal by cutting it off with a sharp pair of scissors.