can my cleisocentron merrillianum survive?

[Johnny-T]

Hello guys,

I have recently bought Cleisocentron merrillianum at the European Orchid Conference in Dresden, because I thought it's a lovely orchid. But maybe it wasn't such a great idea since I am still an orchid noob .

I got some care tips from the seller, but they didn't seem to work and now I don't know what to do with it and whether it can still survive. When I bought it, the orchid was quite dry and wrinkly and without roots (I was told it was necessary because of transport or whatever). According to the seller's instructions, I was supposed to soak the whole plant in water for 30 minutes cca 4 days in a row and that it would fix the dehydration and wrinkliness and I can pot it or mount it afterwards. Well, I soaked it 5 times and I couldn't see any difference (I thought it looked maybe even more dehydrated). I contacted the seller to get some advice but got no response.

You can see what the plant looks like now on the photos. It is not much different from when I bought it, although a few leaves have fallen of and the lowest ones are turning brown. Does anyone have a suggestion about what should I do next? Should I pot it and hope for the best? I would appreciate any tips, thanks