phalanopsis with root rot and black spot - Orchid Board

Lulu627 · #1 06-30-2015, 04:32 PM

i noticed my phalaenopsis orchid had a black spot i think its crown rot not sure i have it in a glass vase leting it dry off it was in moss, i cut off all the bad roots and was left with just a couple good roots i rubbed some alcohol and now just letting it rest my question is i cut a root off that had some black at the tip will that root continue growing? Is there anything else i should do about the black spot any advise is greatly appreciated

WhiteRabbit · #2 06-30-2015, 08:29 PM

If you left some of the root, and it's healthy - it MAY grow at some point (by starting a new grow tip at some point along the length), or it may not.

Where is the black spot?

wintergirl · #3 06-30-2015, 10:42 PM

Welcome to OrchidBoard. Here is a good link about phals.
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Lulu627 · #4 07-01-2015, 02:42 AM

I have pictures but cant add them from my phone 😞

wintergirl · #5 07-01-2015, 12:10 PM

Not sure if the phone is the problem. As a new member I think you have to have 5 posts before you can put a picture in here. I think you can put it in a photo album on your user profile. Here is the link for posting photos.
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Hope your plant lives for you, if not don't give up. Phals are everywhere and reasonably priced so you could try again. Only water the bark/media area of the plant. Do not water the plant itself. Also let the plant dry out between watering.

Lulu627 · #6 07-01-2015, 04:04 PM

Thank you so much... I really want to share the photos so i can get better imput on my problem 😞

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Ok ive added photos to my profile.... Hopefully someone can give me some advise

wintergirl · #7 07-01-2015, 05:11 PM

I saw your pictures. You orchid does have a chance to make it. I would put some moist loose spag moss around the root area. Then just keep this area lightly moist but not dripping. Hopefully new roots will come. When that happens you can transfer into chunky bark/pot. Take care not to get water on leaves or in crown/stem of plant.