Phalaenopsis Repotting Shock: Heat Stress and Moss Issues

Likely Cause

Outdoor heat >85°F caused drooping. Phalaenopsis prefers ≤85°F.

Remove sphagnum moss (keeps mix too wet). Repot in bark mix. Grow indoors in cooler, less stressful conditions.

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