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Overwatered Plant Signs
An overwatered plant often looks thirsty. Wet soil, yellow lower leaves, drooping, fungus gnats, and soft stems are stronger clues than one symptom alone.
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Phalaenopsis Orchid problems and care notes
Phalaenopsis orchids need airy roots and careful watering. Yellow leaves, limp leaves, and root rot are often tied to old bark, standing water, or roots hidden inside an opaque pot.
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Watering note
Water when the bark is nearly dry and roots look silvery, then drain fully.
Light note
Bright indirect light; direct sun can scorch leaves.
Drainage
very high
Root caution
high
Common problems
Pests to watch for
mealybugsscalethrips
Do not assume
Do not copy a care rule from another plant. Read this plant's habits before watering, repotting, fertilizing, or treating.
What to check on this plant
Look through the pot for green, silver, brown, or mushy roots.
Check whether water is trapped in the crown or decorative sleeve.
Judge recovery by new roots, not by damaged old leaves.
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