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   Molly 🪴

   almost 3 years ago

   To me, it looks like it’s overwatered. My guess would be that the soil medium is retaining too much moisture. I’d suggest repotting your orchid in orchid bark, or another well-draining medium

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     natalie

     almost 3 years ago

     Thank you.

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   natalie

   almost 3 years ago

   while I’m here, if anyone knows amy tips for that yellow leaf, please give me advice. It is right beneath another leaf and I guess it gets less sun which makes it yellow. I’m still new to this.

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     K’s Plants

     almost 3 years ago

     That leaf might be a goner but that’s ok. Repotting in orchid bark or mix should definitely help.

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     Tamara

     almost 3 years ago

     Yeah repot this bad boi, orchid bark. Cut off this dead yellow leaf ✨

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     natalie

     almost 3 years ago

     thank you!

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   MeasomerPi

   almost 3 years ago

   The roots are pretty rough looking and the yellowing leaf concerns me. Usually the leaves on the bottom die off first, but this one is higher. What do the roots inside the pot look like? If you see a significant amount of green (when wet) or silver (when dry), then your root system is probably in good shape. If the roots look papery or mushy, dark brown or black then they are dead. The sphagnum looks pretty tightly packed. That’s pretty typical for a new plant to be in sphagnum that is tightly packed. That’s not a great setup for the home grower. Base on what I am seeing, I would repot. First give it a good soak as things are easier when hydrated. Take the orchid out of the pot and gently remove the media from the roots. Try get it all, but it’s fine if you have to leave some so you don’t damage the roots. And don’t worry if you damage some roots. It isn’t great but it happens. Just try to minimize as much as possible. Examine the roots for health and pests. Trim off any dead or dying roots. Deeper into the media you may encounter pale yellow roots. It just means they haven’t been exposed to light. They are fine as long as they are firm. I would leave any wrinkled roots as long as they are firm. Reuse the current pot if the plant fits. It will make it easier to monitor the roots because it’s clear. If it doesn’t have ventilation holes in the side, you might consider adding some. I would repot using a mix of 50% sphagnum 50% bark. That will allow moisture to hang around long enough for the roots to take in what they want without cutting off air circulation. If you are a heavy waterer you can reduce the amount of sphagnum in your mix. My preference is straight bark. The key is a loose airy mix that will allow the roots to dry between waterings. Regardless of what mix you use, gently work it around the roots. I use an old chopstick for the job. The goal is to firmly seat the plant in the pot without packing the media. You want an airy mix that allows the roots to grab the water they want and then dry out. Orchids like their water but the LOVE for their roots to dry out.

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