My new addition via online purchase...

[tucker85]

Congratulations! Your plant looks healthy and the potting job looks great. Enjoy.

[tsun1108]

Ok... I couldn't resist but took unpot it to inspect the root which is not very good to be honest.

So the green new growth all stopped and appeared yellowed / blackened at the tip. The yellow ones have died and became hollow.

The roots also had mould on it!

So I ended up trimming the dead ones away and repot it in new bark medium and changed to another even smaller one. I really hoped it would survive

[tsun1108]

Looks like all the problems arise from the bad potting bark which probably had started to gone off because my other phal which was initially healthy after repotting has lost 3 leaf (and this one I didn't even water afterwards!!), and I quickly examine the root and found out that there were mold on both the roots and the bark....

Oh well both are in new bark now (from different company) which I had sterilised with baking in 300 degrees then soaked overnight.

[silken]

Make sure to let the pot get almost dry right thru the centre and bottom before watering again. The Physan 20 is a good idea. I've been pormoting the use of kelp (seaweed) in a lot of posts as well because I really see improved root growth from using it. It might be helpful for this plant. It is often found at hydroponics stores and is just used according to directions in addition to the regular fertilizer routine. For me clear pots and kelp usually equal awesome roots.

[Vanda lover]

I agree, Silken. The seaweed is helpful and so are the clear pots. I like being able to see what is going on with the roots. s/h is nice that way, too.

[tsun1108]

Unfortunately there is no Physan 20 where I live.

So I have pre-soak bark with fungicide which is root-friendly - apparently used specifically for roses, foliage and fruit trees prior transplant.

And I shall water with seaweed extract next time and crossing my fingers!!!

It's interesting that there is no clear pot in NZ commercially and I have to order them from eBay!!!

[silken]

Originally Posted by tsun1108

Unfortunately there is no Physan 20 where I live.

So I have pre-soak bark with fungicide which is root-friendly - apparently used specifically for roses, foliage and fruit trees prior transplant.

And I shall water with seaweed extract next time and crossing my fingers!!!

It's interesting that there is no clear pot in NZ commercially and I have to order them from eBay!!!

We can't get Physan in Canada but I was able to order some from the U.S. and clear pots are fairly hard to find here too. But I have ordered them from the U.S. and there is limited supply in other parts of Canada. I realize shipping for you from U.S. might be prohibitive.

Good luck with your plant.

[bballr4567]

Look up Buds cinnamon recipe as well. Kills anything that shows up in my plants.

[tsun1108]

Cinnamon recipe - For spraying or watering with it?!

[bballr4567]

I generally spray with it once a month during the summer because I get a ton on knats from my mounted plants.