What to do if the leaves of Cymbidium orchid turn yellow

Causes and treatment methods

Not enough water

Although Cymbidium orchids prefer moisture, their potted plants have strong moisture retention and their roots are fleshy, so they are relatively resistant to slight cold and are relatively cold-tolerant. Therefore, it is recommended not to water too much. Only clean water close to room temperature is needed for watering. No fertilizer is needed during the flowering period. Fertilizer should be applied after the flowering period. Otherwise, the flowering period will be shortened and improper use of fertilizer will cause fertilizer damage. You can control the watering intervals according to the room temperature. When watering, water slowly and don't be too impatient.

Potting medium contains easily degradable organic matter

The Cymbidium orchids sold on the market now are all replaced with more beautiful and noble porcelain pots. However, due to the large size of the pots during the repotting process, some merchants will add some flower soil into the pots. However, not all of the flower soil is decomposed. By the time the pots are sold, the organic matter will ferment and release heat energy, which will cause certain damage to the flowers. The roots of Cymbidium are burned and gradually begin to rot, causing the plant to turn yellow or wither and die. It is recommended to carefully observe the potting soil of the flowers to ensure the healthy and vigorous growth of the flowers.

Cold air damage

Although Cymbidium orchids are relatively cold-resistant, they cannot withstand relatively low temperatures. On the way home from purchase, it is very likely that it will be hit by cold air, causing certain damage to the leaves or flowers. If the symptoms do not show up at the time, they will gradually emerge after a few days. For this type of harmful flowers, you can only cut off the yellowing leaves and slowly care for them, but it will not generally be fatal.

Small environmental discomfort

Cymbidium is a flower that prefers high air humidity. If it is placed in a room with low air humidity and high temperature, its leaves will turn yellow and the edges will burn. You can spray water several times a day to increase the humidity of the small environment. In addition, in a small environment that is prone to dryness, such as where there is direct air conditioning or close to a heater, burnt edges or yellow leaves may easily appear. If this phenomenon occurs, you only need to make some adjustments, but the leaves that have turned yellow have to be cut off.

The lighting is too poor and the amount of light is small

Cymbidium likes to be exposed to sunlight but is afraid of direct strong light. Generally, scattered light is the best. Insufficient light can also cause adverse symptoms in its growth. Generally, the placement of flowers for indoor appreciation is determined by the location of the room, but at this time, attention should also be paid to whether the flowers can adapt to the microenvironment of this location.

I believe that in the near future, everyone will become an excellent master of home flower cultivation, so let's start planting quickly~