Linda,

Lower leaves on Phals tend to turn yellow and wilted. That's normal. Leaves
do not live forever. As long as your Phal also grows new leaves from the
top, don't worry about leaves that are yellowing on the bottom.

How many leaves does this plant have? Have you had it long enough to have
witnessed a new leaf growing on this plant? if so, how long ago was the last
new leaf? How long has this plant been in flower?

If the plant has been in flower for a very long time (for example 6 months),
and you have had it all this time and it has not had a new leaf in this
time, and the total number of leaves is only 3 or 4, then you may choose to
cut the flower spike and put it in a vase instead, since you would want your
plant to concentrate on growing a new leaf. But if it has grown a new leaf
in the last 4 months, and it has at least three other leaves, then do not
worry about it, and just wait and watch out for a new leaf from the top.
Most of the time Phals will start a new leaf right after flowering, and some
of mine start a new leaf before they are done flowering.

Best,
Joanna

"Ebthtr" wrote in message
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Thanks so much! Didn't think of that one!

Another question...I have two phals in one pot and they are reblooming all
over
the place, really gorgeous. One of the plants is starting to have the same
symtons on one lower leaf. I'm guessing not to disturb it until all the
flowers have all dropped?

Is this preventable? I don't overwater, and they don't stand in water.

Linda




"Sounds like the mix on it went bad and you did not repot. Knock
it out of the pot and check the roots. Cut all mushy and rotten
ones off with a razor blade you can dispose of afterwards. (be
careful when disposing) Treat the cut ends with cinnamon (the
spice) then pot up in fresh mix. Keep shaded in a humid area and
water sparingly for 3 weeks. It will take its time to recover.
SuE
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