I'm new and need help!

[colleenmf]

Hello everyone!
From all the threads I've been reading I'm confident you guys can help me out!
I'm new to orchid care and received a Phal. (or at least I think it is) as a gift about 2 months ago.. It was doing fine for several weeks but then I unfortunately listened to poor advice and put it in direct full sunlight in the North Carolina summer. It has since lost most of it's flowers, several leaves have turned yellow/brown and a couple fell off and now the flowers that are left have brown spots on them (it really looks like they're just burned).
I have since brought it inside but I'm not sure how to get it back to it's old self. I've been reading about mounting - would this be a good idea to do now or should I help restore the plant first? The stem is NOT damaged or changing color, the roots look fine so I'm confident it will survive if I get the right advice!
Thanks so much! Look forward to learning more from all of you!

[orchidea4ever]

CAn you show us a picture of what it looks like?

[colleenmf]

Apparently i have to wait to post some more before i can attach pictures? Do you know if this is true? Or maybe I'm just not seeing the spot where you do that..
But in any case, I am going to post pictures when I figure that out.

[jerrymeola]

The most important thing is patience. It will be a year or more before it gets to looking good again.

Phals usually only grow one to three new leaves a year. As long as you have one or two good leaves, even if they are partially burnt, the plant can survive. I has taken a tremendous shock, so go easier than normal on the water and no fertilizer until you see some new growth. This can take a couple of months to begin.

Like I said a lot of patience.

And check 'free' advice here next time.

[jay]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

If you want to bump your number of posts, just reply to this thread a few more times. Then you can follow up with the attachment. Phals are a lower light plant and will do fine outdoors during the summer in North Carolina if in a shaded area.

[patticake]

!! It's great to have you here with us! Pacients is a virtue! That really applies with orchids! Keep us posted, Let us know how you're making out!!!

[BunnytheOrchid]

Unfortunately sunburn damage doesn't go away, so the damage to the leaves will stay that way until the phal drops the leaves naturally. But as others have said, even with the sunburn the plant can survive.

[solay]

Welcome. Hope your Phal. recovers. We all make mistakes. It's part of the learning experience. Good Luck!