Blooming but leaves and bark going brown

[girlscou1988]

I recently got my mother an Orchid for mothers day but as she is a renowed plant killer i told her not to touch it, i myself am normally rather green fingered how ever the orchid has started going brown and two new buds were developing but have since fallen off, the plant is blooming so i donb't understand where i am going wrong? Pics avaliable of Orchid in question on my profile. Thnx

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Sunburn.

Roots look fine.

The rest of the leaves look okay.

There seems to not be any signs of rotting or fungal infections.

But the leaves are a very light yellow green, which is very consistent with over exposure to light. And the dark markings are consistent with sunburn damage.

Solution:

Put it in a shadier area.

[Izzie]

Philip is spot on. Welcome to the board and good luck!

[girlscou1988]

Thnx, i had sespected it might be sunburnt as we get quite strong sunshine from the kitchen window.

[Izzie]

If you have a sheer curtain the phal would probably appreciate the protection while still getting that good light.
If not, west or especially east facing windows work really well.
I have success in southern windows, which is really strong sun, but my windows are filtered and double paned.

[Izzie]

Also, make sure the leaves are not pressed against the window, it can get burned that way as well.

[Gold3nku5h]

this is cool.