Phal NoID with no leaves, are the roots dead?

[Bohata]

Actually, your husband owes you an orchid. Then, when you get it situated, he isn't to touch it!!

[Cym Ladye]

Give it a sad burial and read the sticky on the top of the Beginner Forum entitled "The Phal Abuse Stops Here". Then get another plant and hope for better results with the new knowledge you will now have. Use the loss of this sad one as a lesson in what not to do and progress forward from here. Make it a family study.

good luck

[sweetjblue]

From the look of your plants' remains it was a Phalaenopsis. Something that no-one addressed is the fact that Phals don't go dormant and therefore don't require a real "rest" period. Their growth will slow and you may not see a spike for awhile but you still have to care for them, watering less often.

Unless your plant was sentimental or you can't find one similar, getting a replacement maybe the way to go. It looks pretty far gone IMO. But if you decide to try and revive it, please be aware that it could take years before it will get to the point of re-blooming.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Judi

[jkofferdahl]

While I agree with rbarata that saving a plant is preferable, and more satisfying, than replacing, this is a case where, quite frankly, you need to pitch that. I think the chances of an expert, experienced grower recovering the plant as just about nil. It's dead.

[Arizona Jeanie]

Well, you wouldn't be wrong to toss it, but if it were mine here's what I'd do:
I see from the picture that it's already growing a new root that looks pretty good. I'd try to save it, but in the spirit of being sort of a science experiment, where you can learn a lot about orchid culture. It may or may not succeed, don't get too attached. This will be slow. Keep a close eye on it, but don't fuss with it too much either.
The problem is to keep it hydrated without developing rot or mold, and there are various ways to do this. Think about what would work for you? I'd be inclined to put it upright in a small, clear, slotted pot, and keep the pot in a clear ziplock bag but with the top open. It needs light, but not any direct sun, of course. I'd take it (pot and all) out of the bag every two to three days, soak it thoroughly, drain, and return to the bag with the top open. Maybe put some damp moss in the bag around the pot to help keep humidity up. Minimize handling of the plant itself, and resist the urge to apply chemicals, including cinnamon and fertilizer. Keep an eye on it, and adjust the watering/drying according to how it looks. If the crown is alive, you should get a new leaf or a keiki, but it might take awhile.
Meanwhile--I'd buy a healthy, blooming, lovely new plant to admire and enjoy. What the heck, sometimes you can have it all!