Yellow Leaves on Established Phalaenopsis: Normal Aging or Root Rot?

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Bottom/oldest leaves yellowing = NORMAL (especially with 3+ healthy leaves above).

If NO recent repotting: degraded mix → root damage → leaf loss. Reduce water, repot post-bloom.

Plants can lose ALL leaves and still flower (last reproductive effort). But don't let it get there.

Monitor: if only bottom leaves, relax. If moving up, act fast on roots.

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