Thanks, Ray ...Why would the spaghnum go bad? It looks o.k.-just was packed
really tight.


"Ray @ First Rays Orchids" wrote in message
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: I think that you remedied your first mistake - reusing the apparently sour
: sphagnum.
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: All should be OK from here.
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: "Fran Kirby" wrote in message
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: I have a phal. that was bought potted in spaghnum with popcorn in the
: bottom
: of the pot. It was in bad condition and I had to remove most of the
roots
: due to rotting. I repotted but kept the same planting medium. Since
then,
: one leaf has yellowed and died and another one split and is wilted.
: However
: there is a new leaf coming up in the middle, so I have some hopes of its
: recovery. After reading some of the recent posts on phals, I have
changed
: the potting medium to the orchid mix I use for the rest of my plants and
: also put it in an "orchid pot" with extra drainage. I am glad I checked
: the
: roots again-the remaining roots had also rotted-evidently it was kept
too
: moist in the spaghnum. Any other hints for its health would be
: appreciated.
: TIA
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: Fran Kirby
: Jacksonville, Florida
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