Orchid police

[BillieG]

I need to turn myself into the orchid police, I have committed a crime. After killing one Vanda from under watering, I think, I have abused my second Vanda and think it's too far gone to save.

First of all, it got a fungal or bacterial infections, so per advice from the board, I sprayed it each day with listerine and hydrogen peroxide, alternating days.

It probably would have worked out, but I read somewhere about putting cinnamon on the roots as a disinfectant. Yes, you have probably guessed I put cinnamon ALL over the roots. Then, when I figured out my mistake, several days later, from reading more about cinnamon on the board, I decided to soak it for an hour while I got ready for work. Forgot to take it out and it was in there for 10 hours! The roots were gray, whatever that means.

This morning my roots look shriveled. I sprayed it with Hydrogen peroxide and I have no clue what to do with it. I fear it is in death throes. I think I know just enough about orchids to be dangerous to them. Big Sigh. I am just sick--I do so love my Pakchong.

I have had numerous ideas such as cut back most of the roots and pot in moss, plant it in bark, plant it in s/h, but since I keep making the wrong choices, I thought I should see what advice I can get from you guys.