On Sat, 08 Feb 2003 23:40:55 GMT, "Fran Kirby"
wrote:

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

Until it shows vigorous new roots and is firm in the mix. keep it
a touch shadier... not dark. Try to increase the humidity around
it. Do not increase the water, just the humidity.
SuE
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