Hello

[charlesf6]

from NY
Two weeks ago I purchased Phalaenopsis.

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need help!

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Leaves fading in color and shine, folding over limply

[rbarata]

Welcome to the OB.
Post 4 more times. It will allow you to post some pictures.

[charlesf6]

Originally Posted by rbarata

Welcome to the OB.
Post 4 more times. It will allow you to post some pictures.

thanks

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watered with three small ice cubes yesterday and last Saturday when seemed dry

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Had it outside during the day and brought in at nightime
on two first days ( nice weather)

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[silken]

Welcome. Don't water with ice cubes, despite what the tag said. These are tropical plants and ice on the top roots can't feel very good. Likely 3 cubes is not enough either. Water well with water running thru the pot so all the roots and media get wet. let drain well and don't water again till the media is nearly dry throughout. It is likely wilting from thirst.

[charlesf6]

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[silken]

Originally Posted by charlesf6

It could be some kind of rot. But is it getting a lot of sun? Could be sunburn too as these are low light plants.

[charlesf6]

1st 2 days I had on a sun porch during the day and brought in at night I noticed the big leaf's end turning gray and folding over on the third day and thought maybe a little too much direct sunlight and started to
keep inside. seems to be spreading and lost a small leaf from bottom tonight.

[silken]

Direct sun is definitely not what these want. They need only indirect and not very bright light. Are the leaves soft and mushy? If so, it could be rot. Best thing would be to cut into healthy green tissue with sterile knife or tool and isolate from any other plants. Treat cut ends of the leaves with cinnamon. If it is rot, it may be too far gone. The roots look pretty good and it is in bark at least and not moss (from what I can see). Might have to wait and see. You could wipe the leaves with rubbing alcohol, but the grey parts look pretty dead.

[charlesf6]

Originally Posted by silken

Direct sun is definitely not hat these want. They need only indirect and not very bright light. Are the leaves soft and mushy? If so, it could be rot. Best thing would be to cut into healthy green tissue with sterile knife or tool and isolate from any other plants. Treat cut ends of the leaves with cinnamon. If it is rot, it may be too far gone. The roots look pretty good and it is in bark at least and not moss (from what I can see). Might have to wait and see. You could wipe the leaves with rubbing alcohol, but the grey parts look pretty dead.

You think it might have been the direct sunlight for 2 days on the porch?
It was also still wrapped in clear plastic, I hadn't unwrapped it yet as I was so proud of it's pure beauty.
The leaves have now lost all of that green shine and most are soft and mushy and if you can look closely they are getting a grainy streak.
I thought that the roots look good though!

[silken]

You mentioned direct sun in one post.

" 1st 2 days I had on a sun porch during the day and brought in at night I noticed the big leaf's end turning gray and folding over on the third day and thought maybe a little too much direct sunlight and started to
keep inside. seems to be spreading and lost a small leaf from bottom tonight."

If it was still wrapped in plastic as well, it would be cooking in there. I think all you can do is cut off the damaged parts, treat the cut edges and hope for the best. Good luck.