Dying Paphiopedilum

[slipperfreak]

Originally Posted by paphlovian

Thank you for the suggestion with the ziplock bag and other feedback... I will try anything to save it because I can see if it's ignored, it's just going to die. Is there any sort of substance to apply to the roots to help promote new growth and stop rot before putting in the bag?

I've never used any growth stimulants before, though I have heard of people who have... I just put 'em in the bag. I forgot to mention before about stopping the rot - you can put cinnamon on any wounds that you have once all the rotten flesh is removed; this dries the wound out to prevent rot. ALL the rot must be taken off, even if it means removing whole leaves and sections of rhizome. I wrote an article about this that you can check out if you want: http://www.orchidboard.com/Reviving-...-Paphiopedilum