Unidentified Orchid Decline: Need Species ID for Diagnosis

Cannot Diagnose Without Identification

Yellowing top, drying leaves—could be normal (old leaf senescence) or fatal (crown rot). Critical missing info: orchid type, location, care history.

Action Steps

• Check pot tag for name.
• Search American Orchid Society (AOS) website for photo match.
• Provide: genus, your location, light, water, temp, potting medium.

General Triage

Unpot, inspect roots/crown. Mushy = rot. Firm = cultural issue. But ID first.