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Beginner carer needs help

Discussion in 'Issues, Disease and Pests' started by Sofija, Apr 9, 2023.

  1. Apr 9, 2023 #1
    Sofija

    Sofija New Member

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    Hello, as it says on my profile I am a beginner carer for orchids and at the moment I have two plants.
    I have noticed recently one of them has problem with the leaves. They turn brown and yellowish.
    I have been watering it when it was neccessary and I have been keeping it from direct sun.
    Can someone help me?
     

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  2. Apr 9, 2023 #2
    Lil Duck

    Lil Duck 4 Ducks in a Trenchcoat

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    First off, you are keeping it in far to bright light, take it out of the sun, the yellow and brown patches you are seeing looks like sunburn. I also see signs of stem and crown rot. Secondly how are you determining when to water?
     
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  3. Apr 9, 2023 #3
    Sofija

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    I usually take a look of the roots. If they're white then I water it (so it depends once a week or maybe week and a half)
    I usually soak it in another container which is filled with room temperature water and hold it for about 10 minutes. And then I let it drain.
     
  4. Apr 10, 2023 #4
    Ray

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    I suspect that root system is in bad condition. The plant has lost its central growth front, and is now losing the leaves as well.
     
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  5. Apr 11, 2023 #5
    Sofija

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    Do you have any advice on how to make it better?
    Maybe repotting or getting rid of bad roots?
     
  6. Apr 11, 2023 #6
    Lil Duck

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    The first step would be to unpot the orchid and look at the root system, you can't fix something if you don't know what you're fixing.
     
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  7. Apr 13, 2023 #7
    Sofija

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    Thank you, I will try that