Problems

Your orchid’s leaves have gone soft and wrinkled, so you water it again. Three weeks later, the roots

A dead orchid has a mushy, black crown, or a stem that snaps dry with no firm roots

Orchid leaves are the plant’s clearest health record. Color, thickness, and firmness change with light, water, and the

You water your Phalaenopsis on Saturday morning like always. This time you notice a leaf near the base

You check your Phalaenopsis on a Tuesday morning. One leaf has a brown tip that was not there

White fuzz on the bark means the plant is sick. That is the belief most new growers land

Three weeks ago your Phalaenopsis had six healthy leaves. Now the pot holds a bare stem and a

A single yellow leaf near the bottom of your orchid can look like disaster. Often it is not.

Wrinkled orchid leaves look like a thirsty plant. Grab the watering can and the problem should stop, right?

You pull your orchid from its pot to check the roots. Instead of firm silvery cords, you find