Hi, Ruth,

Welcome to Orchanon! tilting Phals, Kenni is right that it's essential
for those growing outside, but it doesn't hurt for folks who grow their
Phals out of the weather. I grow outside,but my Phals are under cover and
out of the rain. Still, unless you're super careful about watering and
drying out the crown, you can still get crown rot. For those with
controlled greenhouses, the fans take care of it, but for us peons, if we're
not careful the moisture still can puddle.

Welcome to our little virtual family!

Diana