Stem seem to be turning brown

[Ruby1]

Hi,

I left my plant in water ( did not drain off excess water), with the result the stem is turning brown, and all the blooms are falling off. Is the plant dead? I have looked at the roots when I realized what I have done, but they are all green.

[1joyceh]

Hi and welcome to the forum Ruby1!
does the plant have a tag? do you know what type it is? in order to help we need to know, and after 5 posts, you can put up a picture to help us help you.
with so little information right now it is difficult.
will be watching for more information, and with all the more knowledgable geeks here, we can help you diagnose and treat your plant

[RebelCowgirl]

Welcome Ruby1

[Ruby1]

Hi I assumed it would pull through, it is a Phalaenopsis. I would hate to lose the plant.

[E-Jag]

Leaving your phal in water for awhile didn't hurt it. Overwatering is the number of times the plant is watered in a given period, not the duration it is in water. I often soak a phal for 24 hours - completely submerged. They seem to appreciate it. Maybe the bloom was past its life cycle. If your roots are good, your plant probably is.

[Ruby1]

Originally Posted by 1joyceh

Hi and welcome to the forum Ruby1!
does the plant have a tag? do you know what type it is? in order to help we need to know, and after 5 posts, you can put up a picture to help us help you.
with so little information right now it is difficult.
will be watching for more information, and with all the more knowledgable geeks here, we can help you diagnose and treat your plant

Hi Joyce,

my plant is a Phalaenopsis. It does not have a tag.