i just got a really nice phalenopsis for a few dollars that was in the bargain bin because it has no innermost leaf growth. the propietor says that because there is no leaf growing there that the plant does not have long to live. is this totally true or is there anything that you can do in this situation to revive it?

If the phalaenopsis has lost its center growth point, it is likely to die.
However, if it is treated right, it may form a side growth that will be just
fine.

The vendor should be ashamed of himself for selling it in the first place.

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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!

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i just got a really nice phalenopsis for a few dollars that was in the
bargain bin because it has no innermost leaf growth. the propietor says
that because there is no leaf growing there that the plant does not
have long to live. is this totally true or is there anything that you
can do in this situation to revive it?
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agnatha3141
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I have had some luck in a situation like this. I have first checked that
the roots are okay. Then, assuming some crown rot, have dusted heavily with
cinnamon in the crown. It forms a crust and actually adheres to the plant
if not drenched when watering. Then one brings on all the alms, rituals and
prayers and awaits for a new plant from the base of the mother plant. I
would say about 50% of my crown-rotted phals have responded.

Good luck

Frank
"Ray" wrote in message
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If the phalaenopsis has lost its center growth point, it is likely to die.
However, if it is treated right, it may form a side growth that will be
just
fine.

The vendor should be ashamed of himself for selling it in the first place.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!

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"agnatha3141" wrote in message
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i just got a really nice phalenopsis for a few dollars that was in the
bargain bin because it has no innermost leaf growth. the propietor says
that because there is no leaf growing there that the plant does not
have long to live. is this totally true or is there anything that you
can do in this situation to revive it?
--
agnatha3141
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Before you do anything drastic though ...

In your original post you say that this plant has "no innermost leaf growth"
and "there is no leaf growing there" ...
Is there actually any evidence of crown rot on this plant, has it really
lost its center point? You might want to post a picture of it, or show the
orchid to someone for a second opinion.

Wouldn't want to try "curing" a healthy plant, that just has not grown a new
leaf this year. The vendor may not have known orchids enough, and had just
heard that they need to grow a new leaf if they are healthy.

Best,
Joanna

"Frank H. Kirchner" wrote in message
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I have had some luck in a situation like this. I have first checked that
the roots are okay. Then, assuming some crown rot, have dusted heavily
with
cinnamon in the crown. It forms a crust and actually adheres to the plant
if not drenched when watering. Then one brings on all the alms, rituals
and
prayers and awaits for a new plant from the base of the mother plant. I
would say about 50% of my crown-rotted phals have responded.

Good luck

Frank
"Ray" wrote in message
...
If the phalaenopsis has lost its center growth point, it is likely to
die.
However, if it is treated right, it may form a side growth that will be
just
fine.

The vendor should be ashamed of himself for selling it in the first
place.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!

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"agnatha3141" wrote in
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i just got a really nice phalenopsis for a few dollars that was in the
bargain bin because it has no innermost leaf growth. the propietor
says
that because there is no leaf growing there that the plant does not
have long to live. is this totally true or is there anything that you
can do in this situation to revive it?
--
agnatha3141

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the phalenopsis is in fact very healthy and has very healthy roots. it is currently flowering and looks extremely healthy none-the-less. the center part looks as though it was subject to rot at one time, but is now all dried up. the black goes about a millimeter down, and unfortunately i know this by picking away at it which i probably shouldnt have done. however i am going to apply some cinnamon to it as well as some tlc, and hope that it recorvers. but i thank you all for your input, because i would hate to think that there is no chance for it.