What are the common diseases of Phalaenopsis leaves? Learn to read your plant's health from its leaves

In recent years it has been widely said that red roses are no longer given on Valentine's Day, and everyone has started giving "Phalaenopsis" instead, because their petals are beautifully colored, some varieties even have double blooms, and the layered, stacked flower shape is more dazzling than a diamond ring. At the same time, the most important thing is that their blooming period can last nearly half a year without wilting!

How can you tell whether a Phalaenopsis is being grown well? The most intuitive way is to look at its leaves. So how do you care for it by observing the leaves?

1. If the leaf pigment tends toward dark green, it proves the plant's appearance has no problems, but it just will not bloom. This is most likely due to insufficient light. At this time, promptly moving it to a spot with scattered light can ease the situation.

2. If the leaves have no luster and eventually wither, check whether the root system is still growing well. If it is, you can basically conclude the plant is short of water. If the root system is unhealthy, you must repot it promptly.

3. If the leaves slowly turn yellow, it may be that the light is too strong, or there is not enough nitrogen fertilizer. If at this time there are obvious water-soaked spots on the leaves, it is generally a bacterial infection, and you must repot it and treat it with a fungicide.

4. If the leaves turn black and brown and the root system withers, this is most likely caused by too much fertilizer creating salt damage. Here it is recommended to check the fertilizer, and help by leaching the medium at least once a month. At the same time, let the plant dry out a bit before watering, and by no means fertilize again.

5. If the leaves show black stripes, it is mostly caused by a virus.

6. If at this time the orchid's new leaves grow quickly but feel soft to the touch, it is because there is too much nitrogen fertilizer, and growth is impeded, so they cannot grow upward. At this time, increase the light intensity and do not place it in a spot that is too hot.

7. If at this time the leaves are wrinkled, then it is insufficient water uptake, and the most likely cause is root rot.

8. If the undersides of the leaves are dark red, the cause here may be too much light, or insufficient nitrogen or phosphorus fertilizer. If the orchid's bottom leaves turn colorless, it is generally time to repot.

9. If the old leaves age normally after new leaves grow out, the cause is mostly related to unsuitable temperature and humidity, insufficient watering, or a lack of phosphorus fertilizer.