New phalenopsis rescued :) Advice about care?

[mopedhead7]

[FONT="Georgia"]Hey there,
I just brought home a phal that has two burned leaves, one of which was cut to a point at the end. It needs water and love but I wondered if anyone could give me some good advice about helping him rebound faster. Also, in general, do dendrobiums prefer a different watering method than phals? I tend to mist everyone everyday... but I'm beginnng to think that the dendrobiums need to dry out a bit more. Maybe this is why my mom's dend did poorly. Also... when do you give up on a dendrobium? I have one that has "hollow" canes but still seems to have life left in the roots... any ideas?
Thanks-

[bonsai1504]

can you post a pic of the phal?
dendrobiums like way more light than phals and less water.

[mopedhead7]

I have photos, but can't seem to upload them to the forum!

[bonsai1504]

here is directions.
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...chidboard.html

[mopedhead7]

I posted the photo in my Gallery.
Thanks!

[bonsai1504]

you're welcome

[bonsai1504]

it looks like it has good roots. keep the clear pot but repot in bark that you have soaked for a few hours. water when the moisture droplets inside the pot go away and the roots turn white.
also, look at this thread.
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...-got-free.html

[mopedhead7]

Great, I'll do that. I have all of my other phals in clay pots and I mist them daily. Should I be doing something different? I thought I'd heard that they are happier in clay but I could be mistaken. Also, I never soak them or even emmerse them in water. Maybe I should... Thanks for the advice!