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title: "What’s wrong with my new orchid? I got this gorgeous orchid…"
description: "What’s wrong with my new orchid? I got this gorgeous orchid yesterday. It was in a wrapper when I chose it so I couldn’t inspect it properly. What I could see…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/6hMtIuQ5pRSPkZNdOk0Lv6"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Beth D"
published: "2025-09-06T16:43:42.153759Z"
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# What’s wrong with my new orchid? I got this gorgeous orchid…

_Posted by Beth D on 2025-09-06_

What’s wrong with my new orchid?

I got this gorgeous orchid yesterday. It was in a wrapper when I chose it so I couldn’t inspect it properly. What I could see looked healthy though and it appears to have a very healthy and abundant root system with no sign of root rot.

On close inspection at home, I found this on one of the lowest leaves.

Is it a disease? Sun burn perhaps?

Any ideas on if or what I should do here?

Also the other bottom leaf has been damaged. Should I trim, remove or leave it alone?

![Attachment 1 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/DFuepAuj5e1qEWNCAabOJiTVjSIEkNcZGD4u8eRXlVw/KaoJWBsiRSuLMoZq86IDjQ.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/DFuepAuj5e1qEWNCAabOJiTVjSIEkNcZGD4u8eRXlVw/3zM22pbpQ0WN9u8ybGxIzA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/DFuepAuj5e1qEWNCAabOJiTVjSIEkNcZGD4u8eRXlVw/P8P3Zms9TPCeIYHIwEFL_w.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 4 of 4](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/DFuepAuj5e1qEWNCAabOJiTVjSIEkNcZGD4u8eRXlVw/5CzdIYM-RX6YD0P6h8i-ow.webp?size=large)

## 3 comments

### Melody commented on 2025-09-07

I think it’s just natural damage. If the spot doesn’t get worse and more don’t appear I think you should be good. Your plant looks very healthy too :)

#### Beth D replied on 2025-09-07

thank you

### Michelle’s Hobby commented on 2025-09-09

I agree with her. I leave the leaves until they practically fall off themselves. Even if damaged. Still gives plant energy.

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