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Mar 28, 2023 3:50 PM CST
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I recently bought this orchid, but noticed when I was repotting it yesterday that it has a brown spot on its leaf. Does anyone know how to fix it? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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Mar 28, 2023 5:11 PM CST
Name: Sally
central Maryland (Zone 7b)
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Odd shape to that. Maybe stuck to plastic too long?
Plant it and they will come.
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Mar 28, 2023 6:20 PM CST
Name: Kelly
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It looks like sunburn but, as Sally said, it is an unusual shape.

That entire leaf is seriously dehydrated and is going to die. I hope the rest of the leaves are plumper or your plant is in trouble.
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Mar 28, 2023 6:37 PM CST
Name: Sally
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Yes, dehydrated. I like to soak the whole pot for a few minutes then let drain.
Plant it and they will come.
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Mar 28, 2023 8:10 PM CST
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Name: Ursula
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Our OCE took a look at your question -
"There looks to be a major issue with the root system in that repotting was delayed. By delaying the repotting, there are not enough live roots left in order to keep the leaves nice and plump. They are wrinkled showing an overall lack of adequate moisture.
The new pot is way too big!! With only a few small live roots, a smaller pot is needed. A pot small enough to hold the root system snuggly, no extra room. That only makes the plants recovery very slow.
Water plant in a smaller pot every three days. Low light, no fertilizer. Expect new roots in 4-6 weeks. It should recover. As it is right now, there is very little hope for that!"

Back to Ursula -
It might be a good idea to read through our "Supermarket Orchid thread" and Bill's
thread "New group of Phalaenopsis and modern ways of repotting. "
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