Phalaenopsis Leaf Recovery: Repot After Flowering, Fix Root Zone

Bought blooming phal 5 months ago. Cut spike after flowers died (hoping for nodal rebloom)—didn't work. Spike dead. All leaves wrinkled. New leaf emerging 2 days ago. How to restore leaf health?

Essential: Repot After Every Flowering

Fresh mix = fresh root environment. Steps:

1. Get fresh orchid mix; soak portion to use.
2. Unpot; rinse old mix off roots.
3. Remove mushy roots (dead). Healthy = firm, green when wet.
4. Repot in drained pot (reuse old if roots fit & it has holes).
5. Base of plant level with mix surface; fill to ~1" below rim.
6. Don't let pot sit in water.

Environment

• Temp: 65–80°F ideal; tolerate brief extremes. Stop growing <55°F.
• Cool + wet root zone → rot.
• Above 85°F: rapid air movement to cool leaves.
• Light: East window (morning sun).