Paph dying - Orchid Board

Bospen · #1 04-29-2010, 02:40 PM

Hello everyone,

I need some assistance with my paph orchid. It is turning brown from the tip of the leaf and quickly growing brown towards the stalk. Any ideas? It has been fine up until a couple of days ago. Thanks!

Dave

slipperfreak · #2 04-29-2010, 02:50 PM

It could be from too much fertilizer/minerals, or not enough water. How are you growing the plant? Do you have any photos?

Bospen · #3 04-29-2010, 11:34 PM

I'll attempt to attach some photos tomorrow.

Bospen · #4 04-30-2010, 06:43 PM

Ok, here are some pics...as you can see they are turning brown starting from the tip of the leaf. They get watered weekly and fed weakly weekly. Any ideas?

kasper6767 · #5 04-30-2010, 08:30 PM

What kind of potting material is it growing in?

Bospen · #6 05-01-2010, 12:42 AM

bark, rocks, charcoal, some moss, perlite

slipperfreak · #7 05-01-2010, 01:09 AM

From here it looks like fertilizer burn. What Paph is it?

Bospen · #8 05-01-2010, 08:29 AM

Honestly, I have no idea which paph it is, other than the fact that it is a Vini, with a very dark purple flower. The strange thing is that I have 5 paphs and the other 4 are doing fine. Do you think I should flush it with water? Change the medium? Thanks for you help, I really want this one to survive as it is my first paph.

slipperfreak · #9 05-01-2010, 10:42 PM

When was the last time it was repotted? If it's been a year or more I would definitely do that. There's no reason why this plant should have sensitivity to minerals if your others are alright.

You may simply need to water it a little more. It should be watered when the medium has dried to dampness but before it is bone dry.