What to do when the leaves of the butterfly orchid turn yellow
Main content of this article: How to deal with the yellowing of the leaves of the butterfly orchid in terms of floral knowledge, the specific related content is as follows:
What to do when the leaves of the butterfly orchid turn yellow
The yellowing of the leaves of the butterfly orchid may be caused by unsuitable environment, poor watering, untimely fertilizer supply, or attacks by diseases and pests. It is recommended that growers move the butterfly orchid to a well-ventilated environment to adapt, prevent and treat diseases and pests, adjust water application, and fertilize and water in time during the growing period.
For newly purchased butterfly orchid potted plants from the market or those that have just been repotted, the yellowing of the leaves may be due to not adapting to the new growing environment. It is recommended that growers place the butterfly orchid potted plant on a well-ventilated balcony or windowsill, allowing the plant a week to adapt, and the yellowing leaves will gradually subside.
Excessive watering can cause the leaves of the butterfly orchid to turn yellow, characterized by wilted and yellowed leaves that are too wet. Insufficient watering and drought cause dry yellowing, with the leaves drying out and turning yellow, easily breaking upon touch. For waterlogging, it is necessary to quickly drain the accumulated water to reduce humidity, while for drought, it is first necessary to spray water mist to let the butterfly orchid adapt to a humid environment, and then slowly water.
Fertilizer topdressing is one of the most direct ways for butterfly orchids to obtain nutrients. If fertilization is not timely, the plant roots' ability to absorb nutrients decreases, the leaves do not get nourishment, and will turn yellow and wither. Especially during the peak growing period, using diluted compound fertilizers, decomposed fertilizers, or organic liquid fertilizers for irrigation can enhance soil nutrition and alleviate yellowing leaves.
If diseases such as withered leaf disease, rotting leaf disease, aphids, or red spiders attach to the butterfly orchid plant, it can lead to a decrease in the plant's growth ability and various developmental problems, such as yellow leaves, withered leaves, and falling leaves. Use corresponding fungicides and insecticides to spray and move the plant to a well-ventilated environment to quickly eliminate the negative impact caused by pests and bacteria.
The above is a detailed introduction on what to do when the leaves of the butterfly orchid turn yellow, have you understood?