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Don't panic! Most orchid issues can be fixed easily once you know what to look for.
Yellowing Leaves
The Cause: Usually overwatering or poor drainage. Orchids are epiphytes; their roots need air. If sitting in water, roots suffocate and leaves turn yellow.
The Fix: Let the medium dry out completely before watering again. Consider repotting in fresh, coarse bark.
Shriveled, Wrinkled Leaves
The Cause: Severe dehydration. Ironically, this can be caused by *underwatering* OR *overwatering* (which rots the roots, preventing water uptake).
The Fix: Check the roots. Firm and green/silver? Water more. Mushy and brown? Trim the dead roots and repot.
Refusal to Bloom
The Cause: Insufficient light or lack of a temperature drop. Phalaenopsis orchids often need a slight chill to trigger flower spikes.
The Fix: Move to a brighter window (indirect light). Expose the plant to cooler night temperatures (around 60°F/15°C) for a few weeks in autumn.
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