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If the leaves of the orchid are shriveled, it is getting too much or too little water

2022-06-29T13:57:03.160Z


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 . B


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)

Source: merkur

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