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Saving a Cattleya from Root Rot: Bag Method Recovery

Emergency Rehabilitation

Remove all mushy roots, dead leaves.
Place in large ziploc (or trash bag) with barely moist moss/media.
Seal, keep warm shade.
Check monthly for new roots/growth; remoisten as needed.
When roots >2 inches, pot up.

Regular potting soil caused rot; bag method restores humidity without soggy media.

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