Newly repotted phal-- blooming, but leaves seem to be deteriorating rather quickly...

[WhiteRabbit]

Yeah - if the bark wasn't soaked prior to potting it needs to be done - otherwise when you water its just wetting the surface of the bark and it won't retain any moisture
You could also soak some bark and repot again the next day
If you just want to soak the pot - put the pot in whatever you are using for soaking - bucket, dishwashing tub, etc
fill with water to just a bit below the level of the bark in the pot

[floataloft]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

Yeah - if the bark wasn't soaked prior to potting it needs to be done - otherwise when you water its just wetting the surface of the bark and it won't retain any moisture
You could also soak some bark and repot again the next day
If you just want to soak the pot - put the pot in whatever you are using for soaking - bucket, dishwashing tub, etc
fill with water to just a bit below the level of the bark in the pot

ahh. i dont have enough bark left to soak & repot tomorrow and can't afford to get any more for another few days, so i'm taking yr advice. i'm assuming i soak overnight?

thanks for the help i hope she pulls through.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by floataloft

ahh. i dont have enough bark left to soak & repot tomorrow and can't afford to get any more for another few days, so i'm taking yr advice. i'm assuming i soak overnight?

thanks for the help i hope she pulls through.

mmm well 30 minutes to an hour should do the trick I think - can always soak again in a few days. I just don't know why the leaves would yellow so quickly - not sure if that could be from being dry - or what
good luck