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Old 05-20-2014, 03:40 AM
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Hello!

I'd better start off by saying thanks! After having an extremely sad phal (see image 1, about 8 months ago) and seeking advice on OrchidBoard I'm pleased to say that I now have two new big, fat, healthy leaves and a number of new roots.

This phal had been potted in sphagnum moss and wasn't able to dry out completely. Luckily, I had been neglecting it so I didn't end up with too much root rot. Any squishy roots I found were removed. I cut a number of additional drainage holes/slits into the plastic container it came in and repotted it in an orchid potting mix I purchased at Bunnings.

With the new drainage holes in the plastic container, I was able to stick my finger in the bottom of the pot to test for dampness in between waters. Based on this, I have been watering every 10-14 days, allowing all of the water to drip out of the bottom of the plastic container before replacing the whole thing in a decorative pot.


Fingers crossed that I'll get a spike one day, but in the meantime I'm happy with roots.

Thanks for the good advice that allowed this phal to survive, hopefully this info helps some of my fellow newbies!
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Old 05-20-2014, 03:48 AM
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Awesome! It feels amazing to care for a sad plant and finally get it looking nice and healthy and growing well, doesn't it?
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Old 05-20-2014, 07:06 PM
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Wooooo!!! It looks great!
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Old 05-20-2014, 07:15 PM
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Good Job! Such a difference between the first and last shot.
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Great growing, that's quite a recovery!
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Old 05-21-2014, 01:27 PM
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Old 05-21-2014, 01:35 PM
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My Heavens! Wonderful Job! Wonderful growing!
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Nice work!
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Old 05-26-2014, 03:08 AM
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Ahh, I've found more growth!

This is just far too exciting. I think it's probably too early to tell if it's a root or a spike but I just couldn't contain my excitement.

Here's a photo, I'll add another in a few days. It's the teeny tiny little green tip poking out on the left of the two other new roots.

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