Phal from wedding 7 months ago. Overwatered 2 weeks ago (moss still moist). Flowers fell, stem cut. Leaves yellowed, fell. Roots yellow with black spots. Asked if rescuable.
The expert said rescue difficult. Collapsed roots = dead; remove them. Healthy roots firm, green when wet. Only hope: keiki on old spike or new leaves from crown (if crown not rotted). Repot in soaked fir-bark mix in plastic pot with drainage. Crown slightly above mix. Water only when mix dry, then weekly. Time will tell if crown viable.
Follow-up: most roots firm. Expert said even with good roots, crown meristem may be damaged. Cutting spike removed keiki chance. Specialist store exam okay, but compare advice. Repot other orchids in bark mix if kept wet.
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