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Repotting phals that were in water

10 years ago

I was gifted two phals that had been sitting in water (mother in law had them out back for a while). They are potted in clear pots with a drain cone. They look healthy but maybe a little light starved from what I've read (leaves are dark green). When I brought them home and removed them from the decorative pot with no drain holes, water poured out of them. The smell was beyond awful. I left them tipped in a drain rack then placed them on paper towels to wick away the extra.

I'm new to orchids so thought I'd reach out for advice before taking any further action. I did buy some orchid bark today hoping that's a start. Do I remove the existing media and replant in the bark. Trim away roots, if so, what should I be looking for? I did cut the spent stalks hoping it would conserve energy. I'd love to save them but not sure what I should be focusing on.

I live in Austin, TX. They were kept outdoors (shaded) but the temps are dropping into the low 40's so they are indoors.

Thanks for any insight!

-Joanna

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