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title: "Hi, is anyone able to give me advice on my orchid leaves going…"
description: "Hi, is anyone able to give me advice on my orchid leaves going yellow... They don't feel dry. And this has happened a few times, they eventually fall off..."
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "T.peng"
published: "2023-12-07T13:38:20.725Z"
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# Hi, is anyone able to give me advice on my orchid leaves going…

_Posted by T.peng on 2023-12-07_

Hi, is anyone able to give me advice on my orchid leaves going yellow... They don't feel dry. And this has happened a few times, they eventually fall off...

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## 6 comments

### Angelica commented on 2023-12-07

How often are you watering? Orchids do not like too much water. Typically wait until completely dry to lightly water. On an average of every 11-14 days. Soft yellow leaves represent overwatering

#### T.peng replied on 2023-12-07

thank you! i would say i water the orchid once every two weeks to every week...

### Lisette commented on 2023-12-07

It could also be old leaves dying off. It’s the season for that. Definitely check your watering but if it’s one here and there, I wouldn’t worry too much.

### Ednaa🌺 commented on 2023-12-07

Make sure the when you water you avoid getting water in the crevices of the leaves. Also dont water with ice because it is a tropical plant so only use room temp water or warm water. You can also switch to water culture since it is not flowering. To do so just clean the roots very well and get rid of any mushy roots, then put it in a container with enough water to cover the bottom of the roots . Never water the leaves or let the water touch the bottom of where the leaves grow.

#### Ednaa🌺 replied on 2023-12-07

I only water when the root system is completely silver. I hope this helps :)

#### T.peng replied on 2023-12-10

thank you!

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