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Reviving a Clearance Phalaenopsis with Root Rot in Moss

Immediate Repotting

Remove from moss, trim all mushy/collapsed roots. Repot in orchid bark mix (sift fines, soak bark). Use same or smaller pot with many drainage holes. Droopy leaves may not recover, but new growth will follow.

Watering

Moss stays too wet—switch to bark mix for proper aeration.

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