| Hi ! This is Janet again and I will try to start over with my concerns about my noid Phal. orchid which I have had since February 2007. On November 28 my first and only spike appeared and by March 15 It had 5 blooms/flowers and very healthy, growing on a windowsill. While the spike was growing a new leaf was also growing and it finally made it to full size. Also, there was the beginning of a new root and also a root that is about 2 1/2" long. There appears to be two tiny buds at the end of the spike. All growth has come to a standstill .... about 2 months. This morning I found that the second bloom has wilted. I think that the bark medium has deterioted and feels almost mushy when I stick a skewer in to check for dampness. It stays slightly damp for two weeks or so. My question is should I repot now ? Would it stimulate the root growth and also the buds. I would probably risk loosing the flowers but don't really want to cut the spike off unless necessary.
There is also a root about 5 1/2" long that has grown out and over the ceramic orchid pot. It has been there for several months. If I repot, do I soak the longer root to soften it and put it down in the medium ? I know this is quite lengthy and I do hope someone can help !!!!! This is my first Phal. and want to do what is right for it. Thanks in advance, Janet  |