There is no sure way to 'save' a Phal with crown rot. Let it sit there and don't throw it out until it is completely dead. A small number of them will make a keiki which is the only way the plant can survive.

Nick

Nick, thanks. When I looked more closely, the stem was black all the way down, and the surviving roots' tips had turned black since they were trimmed during repotting in early May. Too bad. It was from Norman's 7 years ago, and was a lovely rose color w/ a yellow picotee. I haven't seen it available in years.

Dtps. Sogo Melinda 'Caribbean Sunset'

Sad to see it go, WC8