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title: "Today I noticed that one of my orchids is getting a yellow leaf on…"
description: "Today I noticed that one of my orchids is getting a yellow leaf on the bottom of the plant. I’m not sure why, but I transferred it into orchid bark well over a…"
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published: "2026-07-11T14:30:09.642047Z"
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# Today I noticed that one of my orchids is getting a yellow leaf on…

_Posted by BooksandPlants on 2026-07-11_

Today I noticed that one of my orchids is getting a yellow leaf on the bottom of the plant. I’m not sure why, but I transferred it into orchid bark well over a month ago, so I don’t think it is shock, and it’s in the same place as my other orchid, who looks like it’s doing okay. Is it just an old leaf or what?

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## 9 comments

### Amateur plant mama commented on 2026-07-11

How do you water them? I have all of mine in orchid pots and do a good 15-20 minute soak once a week. They like to drink up water and be left to dry out. They don't want to sit in water.

#### BooksandPlants replied on 2026-07-11

I use the schedule on planta and water thoroughly for a few minutes and then let it drain out before putting it back on the shelf.

#### Amateur plant mama replied on 2026-07-11

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#### Amateur plant mama replied on 2026-07-11

Might not be getting enough water

#### BooksandPlants replied on 2026-07-11

Okay. I’ll try that out and see what happens!

### plantgeek commented on 2026-07-11

is there a flower spike or root growing above the leaf? new growth on the stem often pierces the leaf below it and kills it.

#### BooksandPlants replied on 2026-07-11

It’s a root. I cut back the spike back when it died off so it could regrow.

#### plantgeek replied on 2026-07-11

the root is probably severing the leaf from the stem. orchids like to do that.

### MattL commented on 2026-07-12

Sometimes a lower leaf yellows and falls off. It could be a sign of poor care, but not necessarily—don’t beat yourself up. If it doesn’t continue up to the next leaf, it’s probably fine.

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