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.
So, why are lower leaves dying on my orchid plant?
Oftentimes, orchid leaves become wilted and lose their turgor, or firmness, because of a lack of hydration. There is not enough water going into the plant cells to keep them expanded for one reason or another. As a result, the orchid leaf as a whole, becomes limp.
Why do orchid leaves fall off?
Your orchid’s flowers are likely falling off because the plant is finished blooming. The orchid is about to enter a hibernation period where it will rest before blooming again. Other reasons for flowers dropping include overwatering, underwatering, lack of sunlight and too much sun.
This begs the question “Why do leaves fall off orchids?”
The reason that orchids do this is because orchids prioritize new growth, so the plant believes the lower leaves are unnecessary. It cuts off the water supply to the leaves, and over time, they’ll fall off of the plant.
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. Rinse the roots quickly, and next, make your teabag solution are a couple more things to pay attention too.
How to bring orchid back to life?
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. Rinse again, watch it grow – again! Or repot are a couple more things to pay attention too.
Spray with Hydrogen peroxide 3%.. Let air-dry for a moment and repot in fresh media. Water the orchid and put aside.
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.