Category: Problems and Treatment

If you've ever had an orchid leaf turn yellow at the base and fall off the stem, then your orchid might have had stem rot, or collar rot. Stem rot can occur due to improper watering practices in...

In orchids with thin leaves, you may sometimes see pleated, accordion-like leaves. The pleats tend to go across the leaf in a horizontal fashion. Why does this happen and do you need to do...

Certain species of orchids, such as Oncidiums and Dendrobiums, have pseudobulbs, while others don't. Have you ever wondered why this is the case? I'll go over why in more detail below. Pseudobulbs...

If you've been growing orchids for any length of time, you may have noticed that your orchid's leaf tips can change color. This is not necessarily a good thing or something you should ignore. Orchid...

Have you ever found a clear, sticky sap on your orchid leaves or orchid stem and wondered what it was? I have. At first, I thought that it was sap from the tree above my outdoor orchids. But...

When it comes to orchid care, is it a good idea to cut off wrinkled, limp orchid leaves? The thing is, once you notice this happening, it is often too late to reverse the effects. Very rarely do...