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Cambria Orchid Leaf Tip Dieback: Salt Buildup & Repotting Fix

2-year-old Cambria: light brown tips on older leaves, spreading down. Ideas?

Cause: Salt Accumulation at Leaf Tips

When new growth starts (new roots visible):

  1. Repot in fir-bark orchid mix; don't damage new leaves. Discard old mix.
  2. Pot with many drainage holes.
  3. If hard water, mix 50/50 with rainwater.
  4. No fertilizer until new growth; then flush monthly with rainwater to remove salts.
  5. Soak new mix 2 hrs before use (dry initially).

Outcome

Won't reverse existing damage (may lose leaves). Trim unsightly tips to halt spread. Remove damaged roots & soft pseudobulbs before repot. New growth from healthy pseudobulbs will be clean.

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