Many owners of exotic plant collections consider viral diseases of orchids to be a death sentence for the flower: treatment is impossible, and the only option is to discard them. Is this true, and is there any hope of saving these exotic beauties? Very few orchid diseases are caused by viruses. Spots on the leaves …
ORCHID CLINIC
A well-developed and healthy orchid will have dense, smooth, and shiny leaves. However, the leaves or buds of Phalaenopsis can wilt dramatically, threatening the plant’s survival. In some cases, the tiniest misstep in cultivation can lead to major problems. If you don’t address the underlying cause of your orchid leaf wilting, it can become a …
Even the tiniest white spots on an orchid’s leaves indicate that the epiphyte is in trouble. To assist the orchid promptly, it is necessary to first understand the true causes of their appearance. The wrong kind of maintenance is putting fuel on the problem. As a result, you may see various disease symptoms on your …