Root Rot

[Sea_Sun88]

Can Anyone post a pic on how root rot looks like.
I am afraid my phal had root rot. But I cant upload a picture because my camera isnt working right know.
Thanks

[janet_a]

wet + mushy = bad

that's pretty much it. are the roots green or brown? hard or soft? fat or stringy?

have you pulled it out of the pot to look?

[Sea_Sun88]

The roots are white and firm but also has some brown mushy ones. I also notice that it has some black stuff at the base of the roots. Maybe its fertilizer burn.
But in order to save it I mounted it on a wooden slab, maybe it will help grow new roots.

[mayres]

Just like janet said - the plump hard ones are the ones you want. Dried flat or stringy, and/or mushy ones should be removed. If you mounted your phal and it is not in a greenhouse-like environment you will probably need to water it daily (have not done this myself - but going on what I've heard). Someone in our society has all their phals mounted, but they are in a humid greenhouse. Good luck - mike

[PhalPal]

SeaSun88 - I have two mounted (very small) orchids, not phals, on a small slab and it is quite a challenge to keep them watered properly. Unless you are very close to the beach you will need to be very diligent with San Diego weather. If you live inland, forget it! Phals are gorgeous on a slab if you can get them to take hold. I wouldn't attempt it without a greenhouse considering our climate.