Why Your Orchid Leaves Are Wilting, and How to Fix the Problem

 

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"You’ve been there. Your moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) bloomed for months, and then its leaves started looking as limp as old spinach in the bottom of your crisper drawer. What gives? Don't give up and toss the orchid just yet. Wilting leaves are an orchid’s way of sending an SOS. Most of the time, the fix is easier than you think.

Use these tips from an orchid expert to figure out why your plant is ailing and how you can get it back on track to bloom."  Comment from Better Homes and Gardens

I have never grown orchids and know nothing about them.  What I do know is that they are like all other plants in that they have specific needs that need to be addressed.  This article will help beginning orchid growers.

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