Repot disaster? - Orchid Board

jmain3 · #1 08-16-2011, 05:56 PM

Hello! I repotted a sick looking mini phal and it looks worse. I'm attaching two photos of it's roots (new ones turned black and the bottom leaf with black has been removed) and on one of the top leaves it has developed these bump like marks. Any way of saving it or am I being too dramatic? I also want to know to keep it separate from the others if it is a fungal infection. Thanks so much.

The new leaf coming in does have a subtle black outline but has grown more since repotting.

Eyebabe · #2 08-16-2011, 08:51 PM

The pot looks a bit big and it seems to be a little deep in the potting media.

I am not so worried about the bumps which may just be edema. The new growth looks damaged and that is a concern imo as well as the "yellow" hugh to the crown.

I'd put it in a smaller pot and watch for crown rot

mmursuli · #3 08-16-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyebabe

The pot looks a bit big and it seems to be a little deep in the potting media.

I am not so worried about the bumps which may just be edema. The new growth looks damaged and that is a concern imo as well as the "yellow" hugh to the crown.

I'd put it in a smaller pot and watch for crown rot

How about spraying it with some hydrogen peroxide? IDK much about using it, but maybe someone else can chime in.
Definately repot into a smaller pot. Can you post some pics of the roots? That would be helpful too.

jmain3 · #4 08-16-2011, 11:35 PM

Here is a picture of the roots from the other side.

jmain3 · #5 08-16-2011, 11:40 PM

Thank you for your reply. I planted two others in that same size and they so far seem to be doing okay. Growing pretty new leaves- I put them back in the window today. I live in a small town and I couldn't find any smaller pots. I was concerned on the size for all and dummy me didn't think of ordering smaller pots online. If I replanted them all after repotting them just two weeks ago- would that be too much stress on them? Should I wait just a bit? Thanks again- love this board!

I included a pic of the other two.

Eyebabe · #6 08-17-2011, 05:53 PM

If they are doing fine, I would not repot them smaller.
Be careful however not to overwater.

Otis226 · #7 08-17-2011, 06:06 PM

Just as a tip, next time you'd like to use a smaller pot and one isn't available, you can try to fill the lower 1/3 or even 1/2 with styro peanuts or something inert that'll take up space but won't absorb moisture. The two lower plants look good and should be fine in those pots.
Good Growing,
Tony