What if the orchid leaves turn yellow? If you find the right reason, it can be solved very well.

The ancients said: "the orchid is born in the valley, not because there is no one but not fragrant." this is enough to see the elegance and elegance of the orchid, which is why the ancient literati loved orchids and often compared them to the gentleman in the flowers. Nowadays, many flower growers also love orchids and are often planted in their courtyards, living rooms or bedrooms. In the specific maintenance process of orchids, there is often the phenomenon of leaves yellowing, what is the cause? What should I do? How can orchids be raised well? Let's learn about it together.

Generally speaking, there are several major reasons for the yellowing of orchid leaves. As long as measures are taken to solve these reasons, the problem of yellowing leaves can be easily solved.

First, the reason why the leaves of orchids turn yellow.

1. Improper lighting

Why is it that the yellow leaves of orchids are not illuminated properly? This is mainly according to the growth habits of orchids, orchids like semi-shady environment, too strong or too weak light will cause leaves to yellowing. Such as summer exposure, causing the leaves to dry and yellowing, or put in places where no light can be seen for a long time, resulting in yellowing of nutrients.

2. Improper watering

The growth of orchids is inseparable from daily watering, it requires high air humidity and likes a relatively humid environment. If there is too much watering, there will be stagnant water in the basin, which will naturally rot the roots and cause the leaves to turn yellow; when the air is too dry and underwatered, it will also cause the leaves to turn yellow.

3. Improper fertilization

Excessive fertilization will lead to yellowing of leaves, orchid growth does not need too heavy fertilizer, too fertile soil is easy to burn its roots.

4. Caused by diseases and insect pests

Any plant growth may encounter diseases and insect pests, generally leading to orchid leaf yellowing diseases such as anthrax, leaf spot and so on.

5. Natural growth

Natural growth is inseparable from aging, as is the case with people and plants, so the yellowing of leaves in orchids is also a natural growth process. Metabolism is that new leaves appear instead of old leaves, yellow leaves wither and fall, and new green buds climb up the branches.

2. Measures to solve the yellowing of orchid leaves

1, improper lighting solutions: avoid direct sunlight in summer, pay attention to shade, spring and winter to give a little stronger light, can be placed on the balcony.

2, improper watering measures: according to the actual situation to water, basin soil is too dry, the right amount of watering, basin soil wet, do not water. When the air is dry in summer, you can spray water on the leaves at the right time.

3. Measures to solve improper fertilization: master the main points of fertilization, apply fertilizer frequently and thinly, and water and dilute fertilizer on the second day after fertilization.

4. measures to solve the problems caused by diseases and insect pests: timely observation shows that the occurrence of general diseases and insect pests takes a period of time, and the yellowing of leaves will not be achieved overnight. if you find it in time, if you take measures earlier, the natural impact will be less. therefore, we also need to learn the disease symptoms and solutions that will be encountered in each period of orchid growth.

5. There is no need to worry about the yellowing of orchid leaves caused by natural growth. Yellowing of leaves is a normal phenomenon, as long as it continues to grow.

Conclusion: there are many reasons for the yellowing of orchid leaves. I believe you have already understood through the introduction of our article. In the daily management of orchids, we should pay attention to: orchids are kept indoors in winter, open fields in the other three seasons, and shading in summer; watering should grasp the principle of watering dry and wet, and applying fertilizer should be applied thinly, do you remember?