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The shriveled leaves are shriveled because the roots can not take water from being damaged.
Root Rot is actually a later symptom of damaged roots being attacked by fungus. The problem came before the rot set in.
Every time you re-pot you are damaging some roots. Commercial growers drench their pots after re-potting in anti-fungicides. I am experimenting with pure bracillus microbes (commercial product is called Companion). It is supposed to act as an innoculent. I will post results when I feel that I have seen enough to make a recommendation.
I mix my drench with Worm Tea, Companion (bracillus) and rooting hormones.
The light problem will only effect flowering. Actually for a sick plant lower light levels can help. Julie you need to realize after you get past the root problem you need more light. A Cattleya will not flower where you have it.
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