Schoenorchis Fragrans-healthy for five years and suddenly pale coloring?

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by DesignerofBeauty

Do you have any ideas about what I can do to save the plant. As I mentioned above, I have not damaged a plant this badly before. Should I just remove the damaged part? Or remove the whole upper plant and save the keiki. This plant is pretty special to me.

I would just move it to a shadier spot and watch it. The burned parts may dry up, but maybe will send out new growths. Not attractive, but unless you see signs of rot, I suggest seeing what the plant can do to heal itself. (I suspect in nature this happens occasionally... )