Paphiopedilum Drooping Leaves: Oversized Pot, Hard Water, Light Burn

Paph from June 2006 show, bloomed month, doubled leaves, no bloom this year. Repotted into larger pot, moved to sunnier spot. Leaf tips brown/black 1–2 cm, largest leaves floppy, less sturdy.

Diagnosis

• Oversized pot = media stays wet, roots rot, leaves droop.
• Hard water salts = tip burn (brown/black tips). Use distilled + complete fertilizer.
• Too much sun = move to bright indirect, few hours morning sun only.

Fixes

1. Repot into original smaller pot (or next size down). Check roots; trim mushy.
2. Use chunky, airy media.
3. Water with distilled or double-water tap (water, wait 1 hr, water again to flush salts).
4. Bright indirect light, morning sun only.