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Originally Posted by Fabolusus  If there are no roots and the rhizome is rotting then it probably can't be saved. You could try using a finer mix. Soak it over night with the reccomended dose of superthrive, or dyna grow k-l-n. When you water, you really should be thoroughly drenching the pot. Phals don't like to dry out. Also, and this may be the hardest thing to do, you have to leave it alone! Don't continually uproot it. Just water it regularly, and let it do what its going to do. |
thanks for the tips. i did notice one promisiing green spot on the base that could be new root growth, so i'm not writing it off. have moved it to the bathroom to increase humidity. i have always had trouble on the watering level wtih this plant (unlike my other phals) because there was some sphag mixed in with the chunky bark and icould never judge what to do. anyway, i'm going to take your advice -- one night soak, repot in something finer, leave in bathroom and let it be. i'll let y'all know how it works out.