What to Do When Cymbidium ensifolium Leaves Wither? A Few Simple Tricks to Bring It Back to Life

1. Solutions

1. The amount of water when watering must be controlled properly. Although this plant likes a humid environment, we still should not pour too much water on it. Too much water can easily cause its roots to rot, and then withered leaves will begin to appear. So with this plant, observe as much as possible. If the soil is not dry, do not water. If you do water, water thoroughly all at once. It is best to water frequently with rainwater rather than tap water.

2. The amount of fertilizer must be controlled properly. If this plant is given too little fertilizer, it will begin to show withered leaves because it cannot get the nutrients it needs to develop; but if too much fertilizer is applied, the phenomenon of fertilizer burn will occur, and then the leaves will certainly dry up as well. It is best to prefer a weaker solution rather than applying concentrated fertilizer. With this plant, generally if the leaf surface appears glossy, there is no need to fertilize; if it is dull, then fertilize.

3. The humidity of the growing environment is too low. If the humidity in the air is too low, the leaves of this plant will begin to become rough, and then become dull and lusterless. This is the phenomenon of withered leaves caused by the air being too dry. It is best to just spray water on the leaf surface.

4. Lighting must be reasonable. This plant likes to grow in shady places and is afraid of overly intense light, so it absolutely must not be placed in a spot where light can shine on it directly. Adjust its position in time.

5. The temperature of the growing environment must be comfortable. This plant suits mild temperatures. In winter, its leaves may wither because the temperature is too low or because it suffers cold damage; in summer, it may also be because the temperature is too high, and after suffering heat, the base of the leaves begins to rot, causing the phenomenon of withered leaves. It is best to arrange for it to grow in a place where the temperature reaches 20 degrees to 35 degrees.

6. It has been attacked by disease or insect pests. The reason this plant often has dry leaf tips or even entire leaves withering is mainly that this plant is prone to orchid anthracnose and round spot disease. Cut off the dried parts, and try not to use pesticides.

7. It has been affected by air pollution. This plant is especially sensitive to the components in the air, so it is also very easy for it to sense air pollution, and it is especially sensitive to cooking fumes, coal smoke, paint, insecticides, and so on. If there is even a slight mistake, it will cause the leaves of this plant to wither. Just ventilate in time.

8. It is in a period of adapting to a soil change. This plant can easily have its roots damaged because of repotting or changing the soil, and after being replanted, there may also be a situation where it cannot adapt for a time, and the leaves will dry up because they cannot absorb the needed nutrients in time. When newly potted, protect the roots well.

2. Points to Note

Having said so much, everyone can probably understand why this plant shows withered leaves and how to deal with it, right? I hope everyone can carefully check what unreasonable aspects there are in its growing environment, make adjustments in time, and grow a healthy pot of this plant.