Post-Bloom Care for Phalaenopsis and Leafless Orchids

Phalaenopsis After Flowering

Repot in fresh orchid bark mix (soak first). Available at Home Depot/Lowes. Local orchid growers may offer repotting service.

Likely have root rot and cannot be revived. Exception: some deciduous types (e.g., certain Dendrobiums) lose leaves seasonally.

Orchids: Dendrobium Canes Dried Out: Dead or Dormant? Book Recommendation; Beginner Orchid Care: Why Your First Orchid Died and What to Buy Next; Orchid Blooming Basics: Annual Cycles, Fertilizer, and Type-Specific Triggers; Beginner's Guide to Growing Orchids: Selection, Watering, Temperature, and Repotting; After-Bloom Orchid Care for Continuous Flowering; The Fascinating History of Orchids: From Jungle Discovery to Modern Mastery; The Fascinating History of Orchids: From Jungle to Living Room; Orchid Care After Flowering: Watering, Fertilizing, and Light for Rebloom Success; Phalaenopsis Orchid Care: The Beginner's Guide to Moth Orchids; Orchid Care for Beginners: Light, Water, Fertilizer & Bloom Secrets

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