Help... Really bad root rot!!

[Marisol]

Hello. I had recently posted a question about my Phal, whether it was growing a new root or spike. It turned out to be a root growing upwards and in one of the replies, somebody made a comment that maybe the root was trying to get out of the very wet medium. So I repotted, and they turned out to be right! There was a LOT of damage and root rot one of the leaves even stated yellowing! I trimmed away all the damage I could and my poor Phal was left with 2 good roots. There is a tiny new leaf growing too, does that mean there's hope? I am afraid that the rot might have got to the stem of the orchid.
The clear plastic pot i used has an inner net core that promotes air drying and photosynthesis. I packed the medium very lightly and added some packing penuts that I had ordered from rePotme.com after reading some of their orchid care pointers.
Basically, I'm just waiting to see what happens next. Is there anything else I can do for my plant? Please help, I don't want to lose my beautiful Phallie.

[DavidCampen]

You have done the same as I do. The one thing you need to do now is to keep the plant in a humid environment to minimize dehydration while the plant grows new roots. I have rescued store bought phals that had essentially no roots but I have a grow room that I keep at 60%-80% humidity with constant air circulation.

[cbuchman]

It will survive! give some TLC and consider some seaweed extract or SuperThrive to promote root growth. It may take a while, but orchids want to survive. So patience is now key.

[Marisol]

Thank you so much for your help!
where can i get seaweed extract or SuperThrive? And how often do i apply?

[honeybee]

After trimming back all the rot, I've used cinamon as a fungicide. I almost completely killed one after overwatering (one of my first orchids), trimmed it back, used cinamon, let it dry out, then after a while a keiki emerged. It's grown enough roots on it's own I separated it from the old dried up part and threw the old "stump" out.

[jen.kirsten]

I had some similar trouble with my two Phals. I'm just watching them more carefully and watering when the few roots that are left turn white. I have mine up on humidity trays (some clear plastic trays I got at a garden supply store with some stones and water) and so far so good. Good luck to you

[Marisol]

Thank you for your support. I also used ground cinnamon and applied wherever I trimmed. I guess all I have left to do is wait.
Do you think a swamp cooler would be a good idea to keep a good air circulation whilst providing a humid environment for my Phal? It's pretty warm here anyway...
So there definitely is hope. I'm glad. Thank you so much everybody for your comments

[cbuchman]

Originally Posted by Marisol

Thank you so much for your help!
where can i get seaweed extract or SuperThrive? And how often do i apply?

I bought SuperThrive from www.repotme,com. I also hear it is avilable from hydroponic stores and Amazon. Also try Orchid Growing Supplies Semi-hydroponics Hydroponics Orchid Books PrimeAgra. Ray always has the best stuff.

[Im Just Saying]

I bought my Superthrive from Walmart of all places. It was in the gardening supplies section. If you do purchase this product be sure to refrigerate it after opening so that the contents do not break down as quickly.

[cbuchman]

Originally Posted by Im Just Saying

I bought my Superthrive from Walmart of all places. It was in the gardening supplies section. If you do purchase this product be sure to refrigerate it after opening so that the contents do not break down as quickly.

Thanks I didn't know that!