Phalaenopsis Lost All Leaves: Likely Unrecoverable, But Try Repotting

Valentine's gift. Did well few days, then died. Leaves fell off today. Bugs seen in moss (maybe). Can it be saved?

Grim Outlook

Unlikely to recover. Poor mix → root rot. Mix retains moisture, blocks air. Big-box stores don't repot before sale; staff untrained. Suppliers sometimes provide degraded mix.

Last-Ditch Attempt

• Repot in fresh orchid mix in pot with ≥6 drainage holes.
• First: unpot, remove dead (mushy/stringy) roots.
• If any firm roots remain, new leaf/root growth possible in 2+ months.
• Check store return policy (Home Depot: 30–60 days with receipt).

Second Plant (Follow-Up)

Only flower/spike shown. Limp leaves = early leaf loss = root rot. Same repotting attempt may save it.