Phal come back to life.

11 years ago

I thought I posted already but it didn't show up. Hope this doesn't post twice. I think I read here once, never give up on an orchid. I picked up a petite yellow orchid and only saw the blooms when I first bought it. It grew unbelievable leaves and was very healthy but after more than an year, it never bloomed again. I decided to put it outdoors to see if the natural elements would help it. Well...big mistake. I don't know if it got crown rot but the center crown got dark and soggy and all the leaves fell off. The roots were so green and healthy so I put peroxide on the crown incase there was fungus and put cinnamon on it too.The crown or stem dried up. I left it alone and my silent prayers were heard. I wasn't brave enough to tell any I even thought it may come back. It's been three months and I couldn't believe it when I saw the little growth sprouting..Behold...my orchid...(named Lazarus) came back. I bought this orchid when I was taking care of my sick dad who passed that year...His name also Lazarus. I am tickled pink.

This post was edited by little_bee on Wed, Oct 1, 14 at 20:45

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tanie51
11 years ago
Wow Little Bee! It's a miracle! I see a lot of dried out more than dead but there are two very healthy, plump roots and the new growth look very healthy also.

Congratulations!

Tanie
dakota01
11 years ago
I had a si,liar issue with one of my Phals. It was looking great, so I bought a smaller pot and decided to transplant it. I stupidly thought I should cut off the dead crown area, especially since I was getting great roots and leaves above the old crown.

So ...I cut it....OMG it was green where I cut! I felt horrible that I babied this thing back to life only to cut right into the living area. I sprinkled cinnamon hoping to save it yet again. Right now, it's still alive but I could end up losing it.

I'm only mentioning this since you may end up with the same situation, and I wanted to forewarn you against cutting off the old crown.

I'm happy that your Phal is trying to make a come back!!
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xmpraedicta
11 years ago
So exciting to see a plant turn around and come back, and even more amazing story to back yours...great job.
little_bee
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks everyone....greatful for the advise and kind words. I am not going to touch that plant without giving it much thought....and even then I'm just going to let it do it's thing and I'll try to stay out of it's way. It is growing pretty fast so I am encouraged it will make a full recovery.
charles1979
11 years ago
By all means keep us posted. Good luck to you, blessings...