I have had some luck in a situation like this. I have first checked that
the roots are okay. Then, assuming some crown rot, have dusted heavily with
cinnamon in the crown. It forms a crust and actually adheres to the plant
if not drenched when watering. Then one brings on all the alms, rituals and
prayers and awaits for a new plant from the base of the mother plant. I
would say about 50% of my crown-rotted phals have responded.

Good luck

Frank
"Ray" wrote in message
...
If the phalaenopsis has lost its center growth point, it is likely to die.
However, if it is treated right, it may form a side growth that will be
just
fine.

The vendor should be ashamed of himself for selling it in the first place.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!

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"agnatha3141" wrote in message
s.com...
i just got a really nice phalenopsis for a few dollars that was in the
bargain bin because it has no innermost leaf growth. the propietor says
that because there is no leaf growing there that the plant does not
have long to live. is this totally true or is there anything that you
can do in this situation to revive it?
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agnatha3141
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