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Phal orchid with nearly no root system growing a new leaf

10 years ago

I have a 1 year old mini Phal orchid that had serious root rot. The crown is not rotting, but after trimming the dead roots the mini Phal only had 2 viable roots. The two remaining roots have a bit of dead parts towards the crown, but branched off and the longer parts of the roots are green and healthy. My mini pal began growing a new leaf mid april. I repotted and had to get rid of all the dead roots april 30. The leaf is growing well and most of the leaves are firm and healthy. Is there anything I can do ensure this phal grows a new healthy root system?

Comments (5)

  • 10 years ago

    Where do you live? Are you growing indoors or outdoors?? You need to give us important information. It is impossible to help without knowing where this plant grows and how you are growing it.

    Phals like warmth and bright light. Make sure your plant drains well and does not sit in water. Hopefully, you repotted in an orchid mix. Fertilize throughout the summer while it is in active growth.

    Jane

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  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    I am in Buffalo, NY and my mini phal is indoors on a humidity tray between a north and east facing window. I have another Phal that is doing incredibly well with a lot of new root growth living next to the mini Phal. I use repotme.com Monterey dark imperial mix (orchiata bark, New Zealand AAA sphagnum moss, hyrdoton and some substrates to add air to the mix). I fertilize and use a probiotic in the summer. I am using an Orchitop Carousel pot which allows for a lot of air and optimal drainage. I placed an ultrasonic humidifier behind it for added moisture as the new pot allows the plant to dry out very quickly. I also placed sphagnum moss on top of the pot to try to let the orchid get extra moisture by the crown to promote new root growth. I have attached a picture below. Jane-- I Appreciate the help and suggestions.

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Here is a picture of my three orchids together. The one all the way to the left is doing incredibly well, the one in the middle is a new "Just Add Ice" acquisition, and the one all the way to the right is the mini Phal in need of some help.

    And here is a close up of the mini Phal from an aerial perspective.

  • 10 years ago

    Thanks for providing growing info.

    Your Phals look happy. It is summer and putting them outside to get fresh air and temp changes is good and Phals respond well. The leaves look a bit dark which would signal low light. You might increase the light level a bit. The new leaf is smaller than the previous leaves (unless it is still growing).

    I grow my Phals in very bright light. They do well and flower well.

    You are doing a good job. I bet you will get humidity as summer progresses and they would all appreciate some time outdoors.

    Good job!

    Jane

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  • 10 years ago
    Thank you for your responses and suggestions. I will take the three phals outdoors and see how they do.
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