Phalaenopsis requires attention?
 

Hello!

This is my very first Phalaenopsis, and I do not know if the leaves yellowing/black tissue at base of the crown is a normal process when they stop blooming. Does it look okay?! Any suggestions/advice is greatly appreciated!!!
Thank you!!!


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Welcome to the Orchid Board!

Your plant looks good. The roots are firm and healthy. These plants are grown for market in high-humidity, high-temperature greenhouses with ideal conditions, fertilizer and water. In typically cooler and less humid homes, they are not able to support as many leaves as they can with excellent conditions. It is very common for new Phals. to drop down to 3-5 leaves within the first few months of arriving at their new home.

It appears you repotted by dropping the old root mass into a new pot? It looks fine for now. I would not repot now.

I suggest reading a little here. From the left yellow menu choose Forums then Beginners. Near the top have a look at the sticky thread The Phal. abuse ends here. After that go to Forums - Phalaenopsis hybrids and look at the sticky thread at the top, growing advice from a master grower.

Thank you so much!

I definitely have a lot to learn/read. I’m so excited for all of the resources here.

Thank you for your advice and direction, I really appreciate it!

The “crown” of a phalaenopsis is the center where new leaves originate. It is the “growth front” or more properly, the “apical meristem”. What you’re seeing is at the base of the plant, and as ES stated, not a particular issue.

Welcom Kristen.
As he others already told you, your plant is in good health.
Have a wonderful time with us on OB.