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I have a Phal that is currently in bloom. I received it last year. I
repotted it this winter and it did well. Now the leaves are drooping and soft and I know this is the kiss of death. I repotted it again with fresh bark (in a clay pot). I read that drooping leaves are a sign of either over watering or under watering. Is there anything else I can do to save this Phal? Thanks in advance. (I fertilize weakly weekly. I have been growing Phals for about 4 years now....still a newbie). Gail |
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Is your growing situation very humid? I find in my situation clay pots dry
out quickly. You don't say if there were any good roots when you repotted. How were they? K Barrett "Gail" wrote in message ... I have a Phal that is currently in bloom. I received it last year. I repotted it this winter and it did well. Now the leaves are drooping and soft and I know this is the kiss of death. I repotted it again with fresh bark (in a clay pot). I read that drooping leaves are a sign of either over watering or under watering. Is there anything else I can do to save this Phal? Thanks in advance. (I fertilize weakly weekly. I have been growing Phals for about 4 years now....still a newbie). Gail |
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On May 14, 3:33*pm, "Gail" wrote:
I have a Phal that is currently in bloom. I received it last year. I repotted it this winter and it did well. Now the leaves are drooping and soft and I know this is the kiss of death. I repotted it again with fresh bark (in a clay pot). I read that drooping leaves are a sign of either over watering or under watering. Is there anything else I can do to save this Phal? Thanks in advance. (I fertilize weakly weekly. I have been growing Phals for about 4 years now....still a newbie). Gail If one leaf is doing this while a new one is growing, then the plant is okay. If all the leaves are doing this, then it's cause for alarm. You might try a digital min/max humidity and temp sensor and place it near the plant. This will give you some data. I'd lay off fertilizing and make sure the roots dry a bit before each rewater. One trick I use is to place a water tray under the pot, then use small stones to lift the pot above the water. This does two things. First, it provides humidity for the leaves; second, when the water from the tray has evaporated it's a good indicator that watering may be needed now or soon. You mention you've been growing phals for 4 yrs. Are the other phals at the same location and, if so, are they having any troubles? If they are at the same location and are okay, you might want to quarantine this plant somewhere else. Munir |
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