Phalaenopsis Wilting After Mother's Day: Bloom End or Root Rot?

Sudden Wilt & Flower Drop 2 Days Ago—What Happened?

Mother's Day Phalaenopsis doing well, now wilting, flowers falling. Followed card instructions. Help!

Three Plant Parts: Spike, Leaves, Roots

• Flowers wilting/dropping: Likely normal end of bloom (3–4 weeks per flower, unknown start date). Spike green? Cut above node. Brown? Cut at base.
• Leaves wilting: Bad sign = root rot.
• Roots: Must check.

Mandatory: Repot After Bloom

1. Bark mix + plastic pot with many holes.
2. Unpot, discard old mix, rinse roots.
3. Trim mushy roots (dead). Keep firm, green-when-wet.
4. Repot, crown above mix. Tap to settle.
5. Weekly water, no standing water. East window.

Don't panic over flower drop. Panic over leaf wilt → check roots NOW.