Blooming but leaves and bark going brown
 

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

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.

:)

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

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

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.

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

this is cool.