Why my cymbidium leaves are sticky?

[smithgerry]

Hello Mak,

Without seeing your orchid, it is hard to say what is causing the sticky substance on the leaves, but here are some things to consider.

At times, orchids will ooze out a small amount of sap, usually at the base of leaves or at the tip. These are normally harmless and an indication that the orchid is growing happily.

But, if the oozy stuff is coming from an area on a leaf that has a darker color, soft to the touch and somewhat watery, this one is definitely bad news for the orchid. I hope this is not what it is because it would mean that your orchid has a virus or bacterial infection which are usually fatal.

Hope it is the first and not the second reason.