Help root care before repotting

[RandomGemini]

You need to raise it up in the pot a bit, so that the bottom leaves are not touching the medium.

[james mickelso]

You did fine. The roots looked just fine. Some of them will die off and that is natural. It will grow new ones to replace those that die off. Bottom leaves may turn yellow and fall off too. Natural. They will be replaced with new ones. I would take off some of the bark. I think it is potted too deep. Take off enough to expose the top roots. Phals can't swim so don't drown it. Water when nearly dry just like in nature. Phals store water in their roots and leaves. And my mantra is "you are watering the roots. Not the medium."

[castalia83]

Thank you both for your help, I will take off some bark so the aerial roots can 'breathe' :-)
I've noticed that one of the leaf (one of the upper ones) is a bit wilted...I hope it depends by the lack of water of the last days..

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[lexusnexus]

Not going to give any advice. But wanted to say that I love Italy. Can't wait to get back.

[RandomGemini]

By wilted, do you mean floppy, or wrinkled? Either way, that's caused by the plant not getting enough water. Just make sure to water it every 7 to 10 days and it should perk right up.

[castalia83]

Originally Posted by RandomGemini

By wilted, do you mean floppy, or wrinkled? Either way, that's caused by the plant not getting enough water. Just make sure to water it every 7 to 10 days and it should perk right up.

Hi Random
The leaf isn't wrinkled, it is only a little flabby... the remaining leaves are more solid...
For example, i could roll up the leaf and it wouldn't break, i couldn't do the same with the remaining leaves...

This is a pic:

[james mickelso]

It is from lack of moisture. But whether from the roots not taking up the moisture because they are compromised or from just lack of water is the question. Oft times we think we are not watering enough but in reality the roots have been compromised and they can not absorb the water we are putting on them and we rot the roots further. Always check the roots to make sure they are in good condition.

[castalia83]

Originally Posted by james mickelso

It is from lack of moisture. But whether from the roots not taking up the moisture because they are compromised or from just lack of water is the question. Oft times we think we are not watering enough but in reality the roots have been compromised and they can not absorb the water we are putting on them and we rot the roots further. Always check the roots to make sure they are in good condition.

Thanks james, i will check in the next days if it will perk up

[judith_arquette]

Good luck! Your roots look good to me
I have several plants at the moment that would be very envious!

[castalia83]

Thanks judith in the meanwhile i did another watering and it seems that the leaves are firmer than the last week
I'll keep my finger crossed