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title: "The leaves are all still firm and green, growing a new leaf. Blooms…"
description: "The leaves are all still firm and green, growing a new leaf. Blooms just fell off. Is something wrong with these roots. First time orchid owner. Help!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/650745f87667004c5fedd744"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Shandi"
published: "2023-09-17T18:31:20.472Z"
language: "en"
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# The leaves are all still firm and green, growing a new leaf. Blooms…

_Posted by Shandi on 2023-09-17_

The leaves are all still firm and green, growing a new leaf. Blooms just fell off. Is something wrong with these roots. First time orchid owner. Help!

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## 8 comments

### Jen commented on 2023-09-18

There are some patches of root burn on the roots, but that may just be from hard water (I get that from time to time on more delicate orchids.) I’ve read, that it could also be from excessive use of fertilizers. Otherwise, as long as the patches don’t progress, or they start to sort of harden off, they are probably just fine. I’d second all MeasomerPi said above as far as repotting if necessary.

### Sybellina commented on 2023-09-19

I would also recommend cleaning the leaves! Just make sure not to put any water inside pseudobulbs or crowns! And just on the top not the bottom!

#### MeasomerPi replied on 2023-09-20

Why don’t you clean the bottom of the leaves?

### Sybellina commented on 2023-09-20

Because Miss Orchid Girl said not too

### Sybellina commented on 2023-09-20

Something about something I don’t remember :(

#### MeasomerPi replied on 2023-09-20

Thanks. I’ll have to do some research. I’ve been slathering both sides of the leaves.

And I am stealing and using “something about something”. I have a strong feeling it will come in very handy at the office. 🤞

#### Jen replied on 2023-10-04

She recommends not cleaning the bottoms because that’s where the stomata or ‘breathing apparatus’ of orchid leaves are- and you can clog them inadvertently when you wipe them.

### Sybellina commented on 2023-09-20

I tried to look on videos I know she’s said it multiple times but I’ve warched all her videos several times over… I was going to see if I could narrow it down… it’s either in orchid care for beginners or when she restores other peoples orchids! I will note when I was the bottom of Ophelia’s leaves it does seem to affect her… that being said you were part of my Ophelia post and she is my trooper xD

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