Why do orchid leaves become soft and how to save them

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1. Caused by disease

2. Lack of moisture

3. Potassium deficiency

4. Insufficient light

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There are roughly four reasons why orchid leaves become soft. If the leaves lack nutrients and become soft due to stem rot, spray 500 times of chlorothalonil solution on the diseased area, once every ten to fifteen days. If the plant is short of water for a long time due to insufficient watering, it is necessary to replenish water in time and increase the frequency of watering. If it is due to lack of potassium fertilizer with anti-lodging effect, top dressing needs to be done in time, but it should not be too thick. If it is not strong due to insufficient light and lack of nutrient accumulation, you need to increase the light.

1. Caused by disease

1. Causes of disease

Cause: Orchids are more susceptible to soft rot. After the disease, its base will begin to rot, causing problems in nutrient transmission, causing the leaves to be unable to obtain water and Supply of nutrients. When nutrients are not supplied, its leaves will become soft and weak due to dehydration, and will eventually turn yellow and wither.

Measures: Spray chlorothalonil 500 times solution on the diseased parts of the plant, usually once every ten to fifteen days, three times in a row. After spraying the medicine, move it to a well-ventilated place for curing.

2. Lack of water

Cause : During normal maintenance, if the pot soil is dry and the water is not replenished in time, its leaves will also become soft due to lack of water. Moreover, long-term water shortage will also cause the leaves to turn yellow, wither, and become dull in color.

Measures: It is necessary to replenish water to the plants in a timely manner. You can water a little less at the beginning, a small amount many times, so that the plants can gradually recover their ability to absorb water.

3. Potassium deficiency

Reason: Potassium fertilizer generally has the effect of resisting lodging. If the plant lacks potassium fertilizer, its leaves will also appear soft and weak.

Measures: Topdressing of water and potassium fertilizer is required, but it should not be too thick. You can soak plant ash in water to settle, and then use the top clear water to irrigate the plants.

4. Insufficient light

Cause : Orchids require a certain amount of light to grow, but they cannot tolerate direct sunlight, so they need to be maintained in semi-shade. However, if it is maintained in a shady environment for a long time and the plant is not exposed to sunlight, the leaves will not be able to synthesize nutrients through photosynthesis, and the small temperature difference between day and night is not conducive to the accumulation of nutrients in the leaves. Over time, the leaves will become thin and weak, and will become soft easily.

Measures: It is necessary to give it appropriate light to promote plant growth. It is best to move it to a semi-shady place with a certain amount of scattered light for maintenance, so that the light will not be too strong and suitable for its growth.

2. Lack of moisture

3. Potassium deficiency

4. Insufficient light

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