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Phalaenopsis Brown Petal Tips: Sunburn or Late Watering

Wait to Repot

Brown patches on petals = sunburn or evening watering. Pinch off affected flowers. Repot after bloom finishes—disturbing roots now may drop remaining flowers.

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