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Originally Posted by NYCorchidman
I have saved phals in that similar condition before.
Putting this plant with no roots on wet moss doesn't do any good. only risk rotting the base.
You definitely have to use rooting hormone. That is the main goal.
In the meantime, you also want to minimize the water loss. No water uptake but look how many leaves there are and how wrinkly they are.
I would trim the leaves in half and then place the plant on barely moist moss and use something to stablize the plant. Cover the whole thing and make a humidity and warmth chamber. Make sure there are a few hole for ventilation.
Within two months or so, you should see some results.
Good luck!
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I agree with this post. If it is not a special plant, practicing how to save a plant would be the best use for this phal. Without roots with which to take up water this plant will lose moisture fast through transpiration during photosynthesis. Your best bet is to cut off most of the leaf area by cutting them all in half, if not shorter. Putting it inside of a container like a clear plastic bag like you've done will keep the remaining moisture from escaping too fast. Keep the base where the roots will grow barely moist and try placing it on something with a bit of warmth. Occasionally let some air in the container to keep things from rotting and watch it for signs of growth. Make sure to keep it out of direct light sources so as not to speed up photosynthesis past what the plant can handle. If you have rooting hormone, you can try that.
If it looks hopeless, the best place for it would be the compost bin. That way some other plant can benefit from it :]
Good luck!
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