Phragmipedium leaf tip issue ongoing

[Ray]

Newly-growing tissues failing could be due to a calcium deficiency. Existing growth having issues is definitely not.

Phrags can be really sensitive to mineral and waste buildup, and pH change in the potting media. All my phrags are in LECA in S/H, and if I start seeing leaf tip browning, I replace the LECA.

[Optimist]

Originally Posted by Ray

Phrags can be really sensitive to mineral and waste buildup, and pH change in the potting media. All my phrags are in LECA in S/H, and if I start seeing leaf tip browning, I replace the LECA.

Thanks Ray. I have mine in various size orchiata.

I think I'll buy a few bags of Lecca. Maybe going all the way (Semi-hydro) is a better idea.