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Ana

My orchids leaves are leathery and wilting. The flowers are dropping. It was overwatered for a while, but I just repotted it into orchid bark about a week ago. Any idea what could be wrong?

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  1. Evelyn Zarahy

    The leathery and wilting leaves, as well as the dropping flowers, can be caused by a few different things. While overwatering is a common issue, it's possible that root rot has already set in before you repotted it. Another possibility is underwatering, so it's important to check the moisture level of the orchid bark. Additionally, low humidity and improper light exposure can also contribute to these symptoms. I would suggest evaluating these factors and making the necessary adjustments to help your orchid recover 🧙🏻‍♀️🤍

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  2. MeasomerPi

    Since you have recently repotted it and the plant is struggling some, the flowers will drop pretty quickly. I would go ahead and cut the inflorescence back to the base of the plant to allow it to focus energy on the leaves and roots. The leathery and wrinkled leaves are a sign of dehydration. Since it was overwatered, that most likely is due to root loss. When you repotted, how were the roots? Did you have to trim away a lot of dead (papery and mushy, black or brown)? Or were they healthy (firm and green when wet, silvery when dry)? What kind of media did you use when you repotted? How often do you water now? Also, you might consider posting this on the Orchid forum.

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    • Ana

      When I repotted , root rot had set in and I had to trim away a lot of roots. I repotted it in orchid bark mix and I’ve been watering it once a week now.

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    • MeasomerPi

      Sounds like you are moving in the right direction. Make sure you let the media dry out between waterings rather than holding to a schedule. If it’s straight bark, watering once every 7 to 10 days works for most people. I recommend you soak for 10 to 15 mins to give it time to hydrate. Bark is chunky enough to get air to the roots and allow them to dry out. If the media is bark with sphagnum, perlite, peat or whatever, it will be denser and hold more moisture. You will need to water this type less often. I recommend top watering dense medias. Orchid media can be a little tough to gage, compared to typical potting soil. If it’s in a clear pot, look for silver roots. If it’s an opaque pot see if you can feel the media through the drainage holes. Or use the chopstick method. If you’re not familiar with it - insert a chopstick into the media for 15 minutes (I tend to just leave it there all the time). Remove and feel the inserted tip. If you can feel moisture, come back tomorrow and try again. If it’s dry, it’s watering time!

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