Phalaepnosis with Pale Leathery Edges and Mini Phalaepnosis with Yellow-ish Leaf
 

I have these two store bought Phalaepnosis(bought the mini one around 2-3 months ago and got the normal one around a month ago) and just today I noticed the normal one has some strange thing going on with its leaf. The edge of its leaf is sort of becoming wrinkly or leathery and is becoming paler in color. One of its bottom leaf is also turning yellow but I think that’s just because of old age.

A few days ago I realized my mini Phalaepnosis was having one of its leaves become slightly yellow. Its roots also having some damage on them and I don’t know what type of damage it is(it kind of looks like a burn or some mechanical damage)

The edge of my phal is only slightly paler and wrinklier so I'm pretty sure I'm over-reacting, but if someone could help me figure out whether I should be worried or not about my plants that would be great:)

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Do you think it’s anything to be worried about?

I won't worry. One picture clearly indicates that the leaf was twisted at the end of the tip and is getting dry.

The other mark is insolated, could be a bite of some insect. If it was my plant, I'll rub some dishwashing soup dilute in water with a few drops of alcohol, just in case for peace of mind.

The pale leathery leaf edges are something I've seen when my phalaenopsis are allowed to get too too dry. It can also happen when roots are damaged or with excessive heat. But, phalaenopsis from stores where the employees don't know anything about orchid care could cause any of these.

Like Sade, I don't see anything to be alarmed about. Just give them good care and the problems shouldn't get any worse. Water just prior to the media becoming bone dry, give them some light (even a north window is likely to be enough), keep it out of strong direct sunlight, and fertilize at 1/4 strength.

Sade's idea to clean up the one area is not a bad idea.

-Keith

BTW, not mentioned, but 2-3-month-old phals with no flower and purchase in a general or supermarket store, if you want to care for them even more, try to repot them in order to provide a fresh medium. Also, let the roots get some light as well, if not permanent with a transparent pot, at least ones in a while.