Phal - issues with fertilizer, pots, and environment, mainly - just issues...

[Dollythehun]

As you gain experience, you will pick up the tips and as you look at the pictures people post, you will see what the optimum is. That's why it's ok to get so much different input. I recently was given a new orchid...And it took me waaaay out of my comfort zone. But, by extracting a piece from each post, I am more confident.