What should I do if the leaves of Phalaenopsis turn yellow? Whats going on

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1.The light is too strong

2.Lack of moisture

3.Root rot

The yellowing of its leaves is mainly caused by three reasons. One reason is that the light is too strong, and the leaves will be sunburned if exposed to sunlight for a long time. It is necessary to reduce the exposure time and intensity of the light, and it will gradually recover. Secondly, there is a lack of water. It prefers a humid environment, and if the environment or soil is too dry, it is prone to drought and yellowing. It is necessary to replenish water. Thirdly, the root system rots. If the root system rots, the leaves will also turn yellow. It is necessary to trim and disinfect the rotten roots before replanting.

1.The light is too strong

Reason: Light is very important for its growth. But if it is exposed to sunlight for a long time, the plant will be sunburned. Due to strong sunlight, the water on the leaves evaporates too quickly, resulting in the phenomenon of yellow leaves.
Solution: If it gets sunburned, be sure to control the lighting. Reduce the time spent sunbathing and also lower the intensity of sunlight. During midday and strong summer light, it is important to cover the plants and move them to areas with scattered light for a period of time before they can recover.

2.Lack of moisture
Reason: Phalaenopsis prefers slightly humid environments and is not drought tolerant. If the air humidity is too low and the soil is too dry, the leaves will slowly turn yellow, which is a common drought yellowing situation, and the leaves will gradually become thinner.
Solution: If it is caused by drought and yellowing, the yellow leaves should be cut off. We also need to replenish water, water the soil as soon as possible to make it moist, and strengthen ventilation after watering to alleviate the yellow leaf phenomenon.

3.Root rot
Reason: The yellowing of its leaves is likely due to the rotting of the root system. Once the root rots, the leaves will become soft, drooping, and turn yellow. The root system cannot absorb nutrients, and the leaves will also turn yellow due to lack of nutrients.
Solution: If the root system rots, it needs to be removed from the pot and pruned. After pruning, it is necessary to disinfect and dry the wound before replanting with new soil. In addition, in the later stage, attention should be paid to preventive work, using soil with good drainage performance, and watering in moderation to avoid root rot.

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