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Posted 2Y ago by @hoyahead

Hey #OrchidLovers, how often do you water your slipper or...

My #PaphiopedilumOrchid has been looking a bit worse for the wear recently. I noticed that one of her leaves has a split in it, and other have yellowed. I’m suspecting a watering issue. Has anyone else ever had symptoms like this with their slipper orchids?
(orch.) Leilani
(orch.) Leilani
Hawaiian Moonlight Slipper Orchid
8ft to light, indirect
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 years ago
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@tattedscientist
Kassandra
8847 XP
2Y ago
@tattedscientist
I water mine around once a week but he is in a very coarse bark so I don't have to worry about the roots getting waterlogged. Splits and yellowing can be normal but if you are concerned I would do a root check and make sure you don't have rot.
@tattedscientist
Kassandra
8847 XP
2Y ago
@tattedscientist
You have it listed as being near an A.C. unit so it may be getting too much temperature fluctuation and/or low ambient humidity.
@hoyahead
Alex
25089 XP
2Y ago
@hoyahead
@tattedscientist that’s a good idea, thanks. Ambient humidity stays around 54%. Will have to check the roots and see what’s going on!