Dehydrated phal

[camille1585]

I would not opt for s/h. It is not a cure all, and you risk killing the few roots you have since they are not tailored to s/h. I definitely would raise the humidity though,and it looks like you could water a bit more. The root in the pot looks white, which means it 's dry. When you water they turn green,and once they become white again, it's time to water. That's the great thing about the clear pots!

[mnoor]

Originally Posted by camille1585

I would not opt for s/h. It is not a cure all, and you risk killing the few roots you have since they are not tailored to s/h. I definitely would raise the humidity though,and it looks like you could water a bit more. The root in the pot looks white, which means it 's dry. When you water they turn green,and once they become white again, it's time to water. That's the great thing about the clear pots!

Bingo, this is the info I have been looking for!

So can I assume that as long as the roots are green in color, no watering is needed until they turn white again regardless of the time frame?

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by mnoor

Bingo, this is the info I have been looking for!

So can I assume that as long as the roots are green in color, no watering is needed until they turn white again regardless of the time frame?

Yes that's it. If you watch the root color, you will water when the phal needs it and not according to your fixed schedule. That's why clear pots are so wonderful, you can really monitor the roots. After watering they become nice and green and you see moisture beads in the pot. Progressively the roots become silvery-white again and the moisture beads disappear. Then it's time to water again. Gotta love the clear pots!