4-Year-Old Orchid Dropping Leaves: Time to Repot

Old Orchid Losing Leaves After 3 Blooms in 4 Years

Orchid (type unknown) bloomed 3× in 4 years. Now leaves turning gold/brown, falling. Same location, water, bark.

Likely Cause: Degraded Bark

Orchid bark lasts ~3 years. After that, it breaks down, holds water, excludes air → root rot → leaf drop.

Repotting Steps

1. Buy fresh orchid bark.
2. Unpot, remove old bark, trim mushy roots.
3. Clean pot, repot with fresh bark, plant centered, bottom just below rim.

Identify the Orchid for Better Advice

If you share the name (tag), I can give specific light/temp/fertilizer tips. But repotting fresh bark is universally needed after 4 years.

Good job on 3 blooms! Fresh mix will fuel the next cycle.