Need Help With Orchid

Question

Inherited an orchid from my Mum seven years ago. It bloomed from one stem except for lthis year when it looked like it was trying with a nneww stem but them the stem dried up and died. Since then I can see a new leaf trying g to come through to replace one dying off. However the air roots see. To bee dying? Have I lost it? What to do. I am not an active gardener/plant keeper but this has sentimental value

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Answer 1

Orchids can be tricky if they aren't getting all of their cultural needs met. I don't think you have lost it, though. You do have the new leaf emerging plus new aerial roots. Has anything changed in its watering or humidity? Moved to a new window? Sometimes a change can cause decline. Has the soil been replaced in seven years? Yellow leaves can be caused by overwatering or underwatering. Since the aerial roots are drying up, it could be underwatering or lack of humidity. Here are some articles on caring for an orchid. Compare these tips with your care and see if something has changed or is missing. Also, if you know what kind of orchid it is, we should have an article about it. (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids)

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/beginner-orchid-growing.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/tips-on-fertilizing-orchids.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/growing-windowsill-orchids.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-water-requirements.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/treating-orchid-diseases.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/dropping-orchid-leaves.htm