Orchid Care for Beginners - Phalaenopsis problems | How to spot, treat & prevent!

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Today we talk all about the most common Phalaenopsis orchid problems, how to spot, treat and prevent them for the future and also, see what is normal to happen as well!

Missed our previous episodes? Check them here and learn how to water, repot, fertilize and care for Phalaenopsis orchids!    • Orchid Care for Beginners - How to wa...  

Phalaenopsis orchids are growing plants and they will not always be in bloom. They can lose leaves and grow many roots, all is normal and is part of their normal life cycle. Here is what is not normal:

1. Roots turn brown and mushy, the orchid needs an urgent repot! See how to do this here    • Orchid Care for Beginners - How to re...  

2. Dark patches on roots - The water might be too hard, or you are fertilizing too much!

3. More than 2-3 leaves yellowing and falling - Could be a stem issue, better to prevent than treat! Here is more on the subject    • Treating possible stem rot on Phalaen...   Orchids in nature avoid problems, learn more here    • Why don't Phalaenopsis Orchids get cr...  

4. Wrinkly leaves - It's a sign of too little water, make sure you water the orchid and that the roots are ok!

5. Sun spots - Make sure the orchid doe4sn;t sit in the sun!

6. Pests - all plants can get them! Here is my way of dealing with them    • How to get rid of spider mites at hom...  

7. Spots that advance - They should be removed!

8. Crown issues - needs attention right away! Here is my method    • How to save Orchids from crown rot us...  

9. Bud blast - Make sure temperatures are always adequate! Here is more on the subject    • Orchid Care for Beginners - How to ma...  

10. The orchid doesn't bloom - Phalaenopsis require a small drop in temperature to bloom! Here is more    • How to rebloom Phalaenopsis Orchids -...  

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