Orchid leaves are wrinkled?
It is mostly due to the water supply
Created: 06/29/2022, 15:50
By: Joana Lück
Orchids are the classic on the windowsill.
But what can you do if the green leaves look shriveled?
It's not just the
characteristic flower
that catches the eye with orchids: the shiny green, slightly spreading leaves also give the flower from the family of the same name an
exotic look
.
But what to do if these are wrinkled and get grooves?
Orchid leaves are shriveled: this is usually due to the water supply
The leaves of the orchid also need to be cared for.
(Iconic image) © Laboko/Imago
If your orchids have shriveled and old-looking leaves, it has something to do with the
water supply
.
Because in the case of pest infestation, such as spider mites, the outer edge of the leaves discolours, while yellow leaves can indicate too much sun.
Specimens that stand on the south-
facing window sill
run the risk of this.
Here are a few things to keep in mind if your orchid has shriveled leaves:
Your orchid is most likely lacking water
if
the flowers fall off
or fail to appear despite the flowering phase.
Then you should water the plant immediately, otherwise the roots will dry out and the leaves can no longer be watered.
If the plant looks limp overall, this is also an indication of insufficient watering - the pressure in the leaf cells decreases due to the lack of water.
But
too frequent watering
can also lead to shriveled leaves in the orchid.
The roots rot and can no longer conduct moisture to the leaves.
As a consequence, the leaves will also dry out and look shriveled, as if they were under watered.
The be-all and end-all for orchids is the right location: it should be neither too dark nor too light for them.
With
too much sun
, the delicate leaves burn or turn yellow and wilted.
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When watering the orchid correctly, as with so many things, the proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Feel your way to 7186217 over time.
If the roots are rotten, you should also check the cachepot for waterlogging.
(jl)