What to do if the tip of the orchid leaf dries out
Article Guide: Related experiences of orchids, a member of the Orchidaceae family. What to do if the tip of the orchid leaf dries out, details are as follows:
Orchids often experience leaf tip drying and even entire leaf withering. Beginners in orchid cultivation may not know what to do. The drying of orchid leaf tips is mainly caused by orchid (T-J) disease and round spot disease. When orchids suffer from frost or late frost damage, it is also easy to cause leaf tip drying or discoloration. Let's look at the specific solutions below.
One cause is orchid (T-J) disease and round spot disease. This disease occurs in large numbers during the plum rain season or at the transition from summer to autumn when it is hot and rainy. The solution is to spray 50% carbendazim 1000 times solution or 50% captan 500 times solution during the susceptible period, once every 10 days, for 3-4 consecutive times.
In addition, when orchids suffer from frost or late frost damage, it is also easy to cause leaf tip drying or discoloration. Therefore, in areas where the temperature in winter is below 0°C, orchids should be moved indoors to a well-ventilated, sunny area before winter. When moving them outdoors in spring, attention should be paid to avoiding late frost damage. The traditional experience of "no wind in spring, no sun in summer, no dryness in autumn, no moisture in winter" is very beneficial for preventing orchid leaf drying.
For orchid leaves with slightly severe leaf tip drying, artificial pruning can be used. Use scissors (preferably disinfected with alcohol) to cut in an inverted "V" shape about 10 millimeters below the dried part, which can still maintain a full pot of green. If pruning is followed by the application of a fungicide, it is even better.
Note: "No wind in spring, no sun in summer, no dryness in autumn, no moisture in winter" refers to not moving outdoors too early in spring to avoid wind damage; providing appropriate shading in summer to prevent direct exposure to strong sunlight; watering regularly in autumn to prevent drought; and keeping the potting soil not too moist in winter to prevent frost and root rot.
The methods introduced above [] for dealing with orchid leaf tip drying are for reference and suggestions.