Moth Orchid Reblooming & Brown Leaf Tips on Houseplants

Two questions: getting a moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) to rebloom, and brown tips on palm, spider plant, pothos.

Orchid Reblooming

Need more info: is the flower spike green (cut above a node) or brown (cut at base)?

Brown Leaf Tips – Common Causes

• Hard/softened water: Fluoride, chlorine, sodium. Use filtered/distilled/rainwater.
• Overfertilizing: Salt buildup. Flush soil monthly; fertilize less.
• Underwatering: Soil too dry between waterings.
• Low light: Reduces water uptake, concentrates salts.
• Poor soil: Old, compacted mix.

Next Steps

Provide details on each plant (light, water, fertilizer, soil, water source) for specific advice. Start with switching to pure water and checking soil moisture.