phalaenopsis is slowly dying of root rot

9 years ago

Ok i have 4 Phalaenopsis plants that were a gift from my mily. I knew nothing about how delicate they r all got root rot n I thought if i sprinkled cinnamon on the roots it would go away well I didn't know that cinnamon is waterproof to my roots. Now i havr 4 dying plants plastic bags. I have put them in plastic bags. To see if I can get some humidity to the roots so they will grow new roots. Have I doomed this phala?

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jbraun_gw
9 years ago
Take them out of the bags and replant in orchid pots. Use an orchid mix so they drain well.

Phals grow and die slowly. Think glacial speed. You may see some of the bottom leaves yellow and die. Don't worry about that. Next you will see a new leaf start in the top. Then new roots coming from the bottom.

I water mine every 4-5 days in the summer and every 6-7 days in the winter.

If you are successful keeping them alive you may see a flower spike starting in November or December. Then blooms that last for 3-6 months.

Good Luck.
Patricia.420
Original Author
9 years ago
I got a new leaf growing out of my baby phalaenopsis. Thank you for your quick response.
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arthurm
9 years ago
The new leaf is a good sign. You read about cinnamon as a remedy for various things all the time and it probably works and would be just the thing when you are starting off with one or two orchids.
Should you just use a light dusting or be a bit more heavy handed?