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Orchid and Mystery Plant Diagnosis Needed

Orchid care varies by species—send a photo of the plant, its pot, and potting mix, plus info on last repotting and how long you've had it. The unknown plant (possibly a ponytail palm) shows fungus gnats, indicating overly moist soil or root rot. Photos of both plants will allow accurate identification and treatment advice.

House Plants: Phalaenopsis Orchid Looks Healthy: No Disease, Just Avoid Cold Drafts; Orchid Black Spots & Yellowing: Root Rot Primary, Check for Mealybugs; Rescuing a Sick Phalaenopsis: Repotting from Soggy Roots; Snapped Phalaenopsis Spike: Can the Plant Recover?; Rescuing a Struggling Phalaenopsis: Repotting, Root Rot, and Local Help; Phalaenopsis Spike Browning: Genetics, Not Neglect; Cattleya Shriveled Pseudobulbs: Normal Dormancy, Not Dehydration; Rescuing a Clearance Phalaenopsis: Repotting and Recovery; Saving a Gifted Cymbidium: Yellowing Leaves, Repotting, and Bloom Care; First Orchid Care: Normal Bloom Aging and the Critical Annual Repotting Rule

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