Yellow leaves of an orchid? Hmm. 💫 why and what steps must be taken for plant health

Orchids there are more than 40,000 varieties. This beautiful, original indoor plants, is a tremendous diversity in colors and forms. Caring for orchids is different, but if he was to learn that you are the best plants.

Types of yellowing leaves and stems of orchids

Yellowing of the leaves and stem of orchids - one of the problems frequently encountered by growers. This phenomenon is not necessarily a sign of disease or improper care. Sometimes yellowing:

• natural;
• unnatural.

natural: At any plant leaves may wither away and fall off naturally (this particular photosynthesis). But we do without chemical and biological research. In simple terms, each species of orchids have a replacement time and leaf lifespan. Therefore it is necessary to understand for their classes, how often they change their veil. For example, phalaenopsis change them approximately once a year.

Unnatural yellowing of the leaves: It occurs regularly and abundantly. May occur for several reasons.

Why did they turn yellow?

Here are the most common causes:

• the likelihood that you overfed plant fertilizers and dressings;
• Secondly, it may be, orchids do not have enough, or, on the contrary, gets a lot of sun Sveta;
• The following reason may be infested plants and diseases.
• excessive or insufficient watering - that the first that the second is equally bad for our wonderful orhideek.

There may be other reasons: mechanical damage to roots and dry air in the room, etc..

This is all interesting, but what do you do?

So, first of all, determine the natural or unnatural phenomenon on your windowsill. In the second case, the transition to action:

• When the cause - an excess or lack of fertilizer. When overfed plants need to wait a couple of weeks and flower stand in the heat without fertilizers. You can also try to transplant it. Before transplanting the roots need to hold it in clean water.
  If your plant leaves turn yellow - pay attention to growth. If you notice a slowdown, it means that your orchid gets enough food. In this case, you have to feed him. It is recommended to feed the flower only once a year and special for this type of fertilizer.

• If the plant is not enough or too much sunlight, it can also turn yellow. Orchid does not like to be in direct sunlight, but also the dark side of the plant is not suitable. Therefore, to place a pot of orchid stands on the east or west side of the windows. On the south - it is desirable to make shade. In addition, you can focus on the color of the leaves of the plant. If they have a light color, it can be burnt in the sun.
• Pests and diseases. About fungal diseases speaks mostly the appearance of yellow spots on the leaves. Such instances require drying treatment and special preparations. Spider mite affects orchid and causes yellow spots and wilting leaves. From him apply a soapy solution (when a minor damage) or special funds (if the road you flower).

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• Excessive or insufficient watering. Yellowing of the lower leaves can be caused by frequent watering. Excessive moisture is a suitable medium for spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms. the oxygen supply is also difficult. As a consequence - the death of the plant. Correctly for many varieties watered once every 7-10 days in the summer and once in 14 days during the winter. But for each class can be your watering schedule. Better to observe it.

Monitor your plant, and it will please his long flowering. If you love orchids, and the article was interesting for you, please rate it "Thumbs up!" Also I recommend that you read another article about the actual phalaenopsis: How do I take care of an orchid, that she blossomed luxuriantly