What if the leaves of the orchid turn yellow?

Hanging orchid is one of the traditional living room hanging plants, also known as hanging orchid, fishing orchid, orchid, etc., is a perennial evergreen herb of the lily family, the leaves are slender and soft, and small plants are drawn from the leaf axils, hanging down from the edge of the pot, stretching and hanging, like flowers, evergreen throughout the four seasons, and high ornamental value. Let's take a look at the yellow leaves of hanging orchids.

Improper fertilization

[reason] too much fertilization will cause the leaves to turn yellow, which exceeds the requirement of the plant. at first, the leaves are bright and uneven, then the roots rot, and the leaves are yellow.

[methods] We should stop fertilizing, irrigate more water, or turn the pot to clean the roots and replace the new soil.

Long-term water shortage

[reason] the hanging orchid could not be watered through for a long time, which led to the loss of water from the root and the yellow of the lower old leaves.

[method] it should be watered immediately to keep the basin soil warm and moist.

Nutrient loss

[reason] the various nutrient elements contained in the hanging orchid basin soil have been exhausted, the three elements of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium have not been supplemented in time, the plant is lack of nutrients, and the leaves are yellow and thin.

[method] fertile loam and fertile water should be replaced in time.

Lack of sunshine

[reason] although the orchid is a semi-negative flower, at least four hours of astigmatism should be seen every day, otherwise the chlorophyll will decrease and the leaves will turn yellow.

[methods] the orchid should be bathed in the sun for a few hours in its spare time every day, but not too much in the sun.

Basin soil stagnant water

[reason] the long-term accumulation of water in the hanging orchid basin soil made it difficult for the root system to breathe, which led to the yellowing of the leaves.

[methods] the soil should be loosened and moisture should be controlled in time.

Basin soil consolidation

[reason] if the soil is not changed for a long time, it is easy to affect the root respiration and cause the leaves to yellowing.

[methods] the soil should be loosened or changed in time, thoroughly watered, and the basin soil should be kept warm and moist, and it will soon come back to life.

Conclusion: the reasons and solutions for the yellowing of the leaves of Cymbidium are introduced here. In fact, the maintenance of Cymbidium is not troublesome, as long as you pay a little attention to it, remember to water and fertilize, and gradually form a habit. Let's take a look at how to grow well.