Cattleya Leaf Damage and Iron Needs for Bifoliate Species

Leaf Loss

Damaged leaf won't regrow. If growth is mature, losing one of two leaves has little effect on flowering.

Iron Supplement

Iron is not a major orchid nutrient; balanced fertilizer provides enough. Nutrient uptake only during active growth.

Root Check

Storm may have disturbed roots—more likely cause of any decline than leaf loss.