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Originally Posted by I. C. Unicorns  I have my first orchid, a Phal, that I got as a Valentine's gift. I underwatered it because of my fear of root rot, the leaves shriveled and yellowed and it lost a lot of roots. It's been 3 years with no blooms yet but I have learned a lot about what makes a happy Phal, alternating between a soak and a dry. The two bottom leaves are original and were shriveled but have bounced back and are thick and stiff. It has 7 leaves and several aerial roots. I would not throw away my orchid for anything now and hope for a spike eventually!
Here it is soaking. Attachment 10851 |
Wow, great recovery and great looking plant! I too nearly killed my first phal ... but my first onc alliances are apparently bullet-proof.
(Oh, nice iPhone, too! Can't wait till 7/11 ... yes, I'll probably upgrade
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