Common problems in caring for tiger orchid

Tiger orchid pests and diseases

The most common disease of tiger orchid during its growth period is leaf spot, which affects the leaves, causing them to gradually turn yellow and wither, affecting the appearance and growth of the plant.

Prevention and control methods: Spray 700 times diluted 50% thiophanate wettable powder for prevention and control.

Frost damage to tiger orchid in winter

Tiger orchid prefers a sunny, warm and well-ventilated growing environment and cannot tolerate severe cold. When it is cold in winter, tiger orchid is most likely to suffer from frost damage:

Its leaves will rot, wither, and then fall off due to frost damage, and the stems of the plant will also become dry.

Prevention and control methods: When it is cold, place the plant in a well-lit area on the balcony and give it enough sunlight; when it is cold and cloudy, wrap the plant with plastic film to take anti-freeze measures. Pay attention to ventilation, but do not place the plants facing wind outlets.

The leaves of tiger orchid turn yellow during the growth period

The leaves of the tiger orchid are large and thick, covered with soft hairs, like tiger ears, so it is a good foliage plant.

However, during the growth period, tiger orchid is more likely to have symptoms such as yellowing leaves, poor leaf shape and growth, and no flowering.

These may be caused by the plant's lack of fertilizer, the soil in the pot being too dry or too wet, which can cause the above symptoms.

Prevention and control methods: Apply fertilizer on time and in appropriate amounts, and apply fertilizer once every ten days during the growth period.

When watering, just make sure the soil in the pot is moist. Do not allow water to accumulate. Water when the soil is dry. In dry weather, also remember to spray water on the leaves of the plant to keep them moist.

Well, the above are the most common problems in caring for Tiger Orchid. Pay attention to learn how to apply them!