Waterlogged Orchid Leaves: Assessing Root Rot and Recovery

Poppy's orchid had waterlogged, rotting leaves with fungal spots. The expert couldn't fully assess from the photo (flash reflection) but advised unpotting to check roots: mushy/stringy = rot; firm = healthy. If healthy roots exist, repot in coarse fir bark mix (2 cm pieces) in a well-drained pot, not sitting in water. Remove all dead roots. Cold exposure can also cause this. If most roots are mushy, recovery is unlikely.