The most common reason for orchids dying is because of overwatering. Orchids that are watered too often, develop root rot, which turns leaves yellow with a dying appearance. Typically, orchids require watering once per week. If you are watering more then once a week this is the reason your orchid is dying.
Extreme temperaturesA drop in humidity levels. Ethylene gas from propane or kerosene heaters poisons orchid buds.
My best answer was orchid buds falling due to Dry air. Since the orchid is a tropical flower, it is genetically programmed for air saturated with moisture. In addition, keep in mind: incorrectly watering orchid, dense substrate, incorrect temperature conditions, lack of feeding, placement of orchid in home, natural aging, lack of light, or drafts.
How do you care for a dying orchid?
Teabag Method: Submerge your plant clippers in a container full of alcohol. Remove your orchid from its pot carefully and examine its root system. Remove the old soil as well as old flower spikes with the help of clippers. A couple more ideas to investigate are: rinse the roots quickly, or next, make your teabag solution.
First, take your poor Medusa rooted orchid remnants out the pot or planter it’s in, and give it a good fresh water rinse. With the scissors or clippers, start trimming away any dead or damaged roots and other material. A few extra things to pay attention too are: rinse again, repot, or watch it grow – again!.
Why do my Corydoras keep dying?
Your cory catfish may not have acclimatized to your tank properly or they were stressed from the fluctuations in water conditions. A healthy diet without overfeeding, giving them enough space, but adding a group of them together while prevent aggression from other tankmates will help keep your cory catfish.