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Hi,
So the product that you applied to the roses is meant to combat pests. Your roses are suffering from nutrient deficiencies.

The smaller rose bush with the dark veins and light green leaves has an iron deficiency. Your local nursery or garden center should carry a product that is an iron-chelator to correct this issue. Follow the usage instructions on the package. You should see an improvement in a few days.

The second rose bush doesn't appear to have an iron-deficiency. It looks healthy, but would benefit from a layer of manure (in contact with the soil) and a layer of mulch on top to keep the soil underneath from drying out.

Here are some links with additional information about diagnosing issues and caring for roses:
https://cals.arizona.edu/extension/ornamentalhort/plantprotect/diagnoroseproblems.pdf

https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/publications/roses/care.html

Hi - there were no pictures attached to your post.

Can you attempt to re-upload them.  Also please describe any symptoms or evidence of decline and why you think your orchid is dying.

It's hard to say what is wrong from the picture - however, your reported symptoms of shriveled leaves and dry looking roots indicates that your orchid is dehydrated, not receiving enough water and/or humidity.  Orchids should never be allowed to dry out.  Place the pot on a tray filled with pebbles and water to keep up the humidity around the plant.  Please see this AgriLife article on orchid care:  https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/00Promotions/orchids/growingorchids.html

Terry,

It was quite a scroll to get to the photos at the bottom of your email thread! Somehow our system had attached your latest inquiry to the end of your original request which began on 6/17/21, titled “Purple Heart”. Going forward, please submit new questions here – https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/about-2/ask-the-agents/.

The plants in the black and white pots look similar with the plants in the black pot having a little head start. Both appear to be recently planted. If the volunteers or seeds were harvested from the same area, they likely are the same plant species. From just the photos, I can make no guarantees.  As the plants grow, you will have more clues to solve the mystery!

For information on horticulture related topics, go to our website - https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/about-2/horticulture/.

Hope this helps!

Cindy

Terry,

Having only photos of the plants, my best educated guess is that they are Bird of Paradise or Texas Kidneywood. These web pages have photos for comparison:

https://austintexas.gov/department/grow-green/plant-guide/bird-paradise-red

https://austintexas.gov/department/grow-green/plant-guide/kidneywood

Under normal circumstances, clients could bring plant samples to our Extension office to aid in identification. Unfortunately, the office is still closed due to the coronavirus.

Thanks for your understanding.

Cindy