The Phal abuse ends here.

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Originally Posted by Miharu1775

I bought it from the Walmart I work at. I didn't want to see it thrown away. I suppose someone brought it back because the roots were slightly damaged but I watered it over the sink and held the plastic pot up so it could drain correctly. I have found a good website for care instructions but I cannot find the reason behind how the plant looks. I think it was just not watered correctly. I work in the Garden Center and this my first attempt at taking care of an orchid. Some of my coworkers don't really care about how to do it, they just assume all the plants are the same.

It was probably infected with a virus or it has severe root damage problems, or both.

My best guess is that it is primarily a viral problem.

If you want to spend the time and money to get it tested, Agdia makes viral test kits.

If you don't want to spend the time and money, you could just chuck it up for a loss.

It's up to you.