Aaaaaaaaah my orchid is dying?

Hey, can anyone tell me how to keep my orchid alive!! I have two orchids and they were both fine until a week ago, when I noticed that the leaves on one of them have gone all wrinkly and floppy?!? I dont know what to do about it, any ideas?? I'd be very grateful :) xx

Aaaaaaaaah my orchid is dying?
Depends a little on where you live. We had a wonderful orchid collection when we lived in NJ some years ago, and when we moved to upstate NY a little later they all died over a single season. These are some of the lessons we learned the hard way.





If you're in the US Northeast, the orchids probably aren't getting enough light this time of year. Move them near a sunny window, but don't let them bake on a hot windowsill.





Another culprit is overwatering -- make sure they drain well and that the roots are never sitting in water.





And one last thing to check is that the water you're putting on them can't be the ice-cold stuff straight out of the cold water tap -- it'll do them in over a very short period. Good luck with them -- they're beautiful flowers.
Reply:I never had orchid myself but I stayed at a friend's house once where she had this orchid and would water it with warm water, she says but only like once a week or so? That's all I can say. Good luck!
Reply:if in a pot then they will die off eventually wait until they are brown and then cut the stems back to 3 inches from the bottom wait a couple of weeks and then gradually start to water them again
Reply:Don't over-water it. If the top soil of the pot feels wet then you've overdone it. Also, even if all the flowers drop off don't assume it's dead. It can bloom again up to a year later if treated with care whilst it's dormant.
Reply:orchids are parasites, they really use very little soil. have you tried dried chicken feces to fertilize them. The also need high humidity. Just the right light. Avoid direct sun as it will sun scald them. But if your leaves are too light, move your plant to a better location. Advoid drafts. Let your plant grow in the pot until the roots crack the pot before transplanting. You can go to your local library and take out a book on How to raise Orchids.. good Luck
Reply:do you notice any bugs in your soil???if so it may be the bugs killing your plant...go to a florist for some advice on your orchid.
Reply:Difficult for any one to diagnose without seeing them,everyone suspects a watering problem, but if it was a watering or feeding problem I would have thought both plants would be suffering as you would have been feeding and watering both plants at one time.If it is a watering problem the only difference I would suggest water with rain water and allow the water to get to the same temperature, so the plant doesn't get a shock.I have to say I worked as a Gardener looking after more than 20 orchids and never had your problem,but take the plant out of the pot and examine the roots for grubs of the weevils or something of that sort, I feel the problem is there.