Rescuing Clearance Orchids: Repotting, Gnats, Leaf Issues, and Light

General Care After Rescue

Repot annually in fresh bark mix (sift fines, soak). This prevents gnats (which thrive in degraded, soggy mix) and root rot.

Limp/shriveled leaves: Keep if not diseased; leaves drive photosynthesis. Minimum 3 large healthy leaves for good blooming.

Leaf splitting: Often physical damage or humidity fluctuation; not fatal.

Light: Move to shadier spot if leaf burn appears. Ideal temps 75–85°F.

Dust: Wipe gently with damp cloth.

Brown spots: Could be sunburn, fungal, or bacterial; monitor.

Repotting time: After flowering, when new roots emerge.

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