Orchids: problems & diagnosis
Phalaenopsis
Moth orchids are the UK's most common houseplant orchid, and most of their dramas — yellow leaves, limp foliage, root rot — trace back to watering and the clear pot they're grown in. Their roots want air and light, not constant moisture.
4 orchid diagnosis guides
Orchid Dying? Diagnose Your Phalaenopsis and Revive It
Phalaenopsis orchid dying? The most likely causes are overwatering, root rot, crown rot, or low humidity. UK diagnosis guide with step-by-step fixes.
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Orchid Leaves Drooping: Causes and Fixes
Limp or floppy orchid leaves? Find the real cause — overwatering root rot, underwatering, heat stress or temperature shock — with specific fixes for UK houseplant growers.
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Orchid Root Rot: UK Causes, Diagnosis and Recovery Guide
Brown mushy orchid roots? This UK guide explains the real causes of root rot in Phalaenopsis and other orchids and how to rescue your plant.
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Orchid Leaves Turning Yellow: Causes and Fixes
Orchid yellow leaves are usually natural ageing, overwatering, root rot or too much direct sun. Use this UK diagnosis table to find the cause and fix it.
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