Can an orchid survive if its leaves wilt?

1. Can I still live?

Whether an orchid can survive after its leaves wilt needs to be judged based on different situations. If only a few leaves are wilting, then it is easy for the plant to survive. If all the leaves are wilting, drying up and falling off, then the roots may have died and there is no chance of it surviving.

2. Reasons for wilting

1. If the orchid has just been planted in a pot, it may be because the plant has not yet fully adapted to the new environment, so it may appear for a short period of time. If this is the reason, there is no need to worry. Just wait for the plant to slowly adapt and the situation will naturally improve.

2. Watering is a critical factor for its growth. Too much or too little watering may cause this phenomenon. Too much watering will make the roots too moist and rot, causing the leaves to wilt. If you water too little or not thoroughly, the plant will not be able to absorb moisture from the soil and the leaves will wilt.

3. It cannot adapt to excessive sunlight. If the light in the growing environment is too stimulating, the leaves on the plant will be sunburned, and then turn yellow and wilt. If not remedied in time, they may dry up.