Why the orchid leaves are yellow? What should I do if the orchid leaves are yellow?
Orchids, known as the "Gentleman among Flowers", have been loved by people since ancient times. Many orchid friends encounter the problem of orchid leaves turning yellow during the maintenance process, which not only affects the ornamental value of orchids, but may also affect orchids. Growth has adverse effects. This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the reasons and solutions for yellowing orchid leaves, and help you restore the greenery of orchids. Reasons why orchid leaves turn yellow 1. Insufficient light orchids like to scatter light. If they are exposed to a dark environment for a long time, the leaves will turn yellow. Excessive light will also damage the leaves and cause yellowing.
2. Improper watering. Watering is an important part in the maintenance of orchids. Too much or too little watering will cause yellowing of the leaves. Too much watering will cause the roots to lack oxygen and cause the roots to rot; too little watering will cause the orchids to lack water, causing the leaves to yellowing.
3. Soil problems Soil is the basis for orchid growth. Too hardened soil, poor air permeability or insufficient nutrients will cause orchid leaves to yellowing.
4. Invasion of pests and diseases During the growth process, orchids are vulnerable to pests and diseases, such as leaf spot disease, aphids, etc. These pests and diseases can cause yellowing of leaves.
5. Orchids are sensitive to temperature when the temperature is inappropriate. Too high or too low will cause the leaves to yellowing. What should I do if the orchid leaves turn yellow?
1. Adjust the lighting to move the orchids to places with sufficient scattered light to avoid direct sunlight. If the lighting is insufficient, artificial light sources can be used to supplement them appropriately.
2. Control watering According to the growth habits of orchids, reasonably control watering. When watering, ensure that the soil is moist, but no water should be accumulated. Generally speaking, watering should follow the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet".
3. Improve the soil and regularly replace the orchid pot soil, select soil with good air permeability and sufficient nutrients, and add appropriate amount of organic fertilizer to the soil to improve soil fertility.
4. Regularly inspect orchids to prevent and control pests and diseases, and take timely measures when pests and diseases are discovered. Pesticides or biological control methods can be used to avoid the use of highly toxic and high-residue pesticides.
5. Adjust the temperature and place the orchids in a suitable temperature environment to avoid too high or too low the temperature. When the temperature is high in summer, the temperature can be appropriately reduced, and when the temperature is low in winter, the temperature can be appropriately increased.
Yellowing orchid leaves is a common problem among orchid friends during the maintenance process. Understanding the causes and solutions will help us better maintain orchids. As long as we master the correct maintenance skills, orchids can be restored to greenery and become a home. Beautiful scenery, I hope this article will help you.