Help Phal leaf is turning yellow!!!

[RosieC]

I'm afraid I agree with everything above. This is too far gone. Once the leaf turns yellow at the base that leaf is going to drop and you pretty much can't stop it.

Adding a bag to keep in moisture is unlikely to help as it's already having problems from being too wet.

The small chance is if the roots are still good. (Might be worth taking a look at them). If there is a healthy set of roots in the pot then they may be able to grow a basel keiki. I know others here have succeeded with that. For a chance of that I would repot in a dryer medium and then try and care for it as you would a healthy phal (take a look at Philip's The Phal abuse ends here sticky for general care advise).

However the chances of this are very very slim and the effort is probably not worth it. You will get far more enjoyment from a new one.

[Leafmite]

I have to agree with everyone else. If there are no good roots, just use this as a learning experience and get yourself another. You'll get to enjoy the blooms and you can start off doing everything right so that the plant remains healthy. As King says, they are mass produced so you can very likely find one that looks exactly like the one you had. When you buy it, check to make certain the roots are green and healthy and the leaves are firm and spotless. Buy some large, chunky medium like large lava rock and water when the orchid becomes dry, never getting water on the leaves and making certain the water drains out of the pot. Once you get a hang of their culture, you'll find them very easy to grow and enjoy blooms for many years to come. And, hey, now that you have an idea how to grow them, when you buy your new one, you'll be rescuing it from the store where they would likely have killed it anyway. Good luck and welcome to Orchid Board! We look forward to seeing pictures of your new orchid and being here to help you should you need it!
Leafmite