On Wed, 07 Jul 2004 13:04:08 -0400, Rob Halgren
wrote:

You may notice the lowest leaf start to turn yellow and die, this is
normal. If more than one lower leaf dies before you get new leaves on
top, then you should start worrying again. It may or may not bloom
again this time next year. Most likely it will bloom earlier, perhaps
starting a new flower spike in January or February. It will take a
month or more to go from a little flower spike to flowers, so be patient.

Have fun.

Rob

The multiple leaf drop is important. Watch for a new leaf to
develop. If it does not happen in the next 9 months, start to
worry. Also after that leaf has developed and you are thinking
inflorescence, hoping that positive thoughts will help, also make
sure there is at least a 10 degree difference in day and night
temperature where your plant is. If not you may need a different
location, or you may need to crack a window to pull in a bit of
cool night air, again with the thought that outside is cooler
than in. Generally a Phal needs this temperature push to initiate
the spike.

Have fun and stay with us.

SuE
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