What is the reason for the cracking of Phalaenopsis leaves? The leaves are wrinkled and softened

1. Reasons for Phalaenopsis leaf cracking

1. Dry air: It likes to grow in a slightly humid environment. If the surrounding environment is too dry, the moisture content of the leaves will decrease, and it will easily crack slowly due to lack of moisture. Therefore, when the climate is dry, you should spray water all around frequently to increase the humidity of the air and promote more vigorous growth.

2. Caused by pests: If the leaves of Phalaenopsis are cracked, it is most likely caused by pests. When there are insect pests, they will bite its leaves, causing wounds on the leaves, which will then crack. After discovery, be sure to spray pesticides as soon as possible, spray targeted pesticides to eliminate the pests, so that the newly grown leaves will not crack.

3. Human damage: The leaves of Phalaenopsis are very fragile. If they are accidentally damaged during management, they will fold and crack. Pay attention to good management and allow its leaves to heal slowly.

2. How to deal with the wrinkles and softening of Phalaenopsis leaves

The wrinkled and soft leaves may be caused by too much watering. Too much water will hinder the breathing of the roots, and the leaves will easily rot over time, and become soft and wrinkled. You need to stop watering first and deep plow the soil to let the water evaporate as quickly as possible. It may also be due to lack of light. The leaves will become soft if they are in a hidden environment for a long time. You should cut off the dead and soft branches and leaves, move them to a place with light, and block them when there is strong light.