Phalaenopsis Rescue and New Plant Care: Complete Beginner Guide

First Plant Rescue (Success!)

Repotted in bark mix, east window, weekly water/weak feed → new growth! Key steps that worked:

• Removed mushy roots.
• Soaked bark mix before use.
• Rotated pot to coil roots during repot.
• Morning watering, weak weekly fertilizer.

New Plant Protocol (Do This Immediately)

1. Repot NOW (especially if not in bloom).
2. Bark mix, soak portion, rinse roots, trim dead.
3. Pot size by roots, not plant.
4. East window; avoid north (weak winter light).
5. Water/feed weakly weekly, morning only.

Fertilizer Simplified

• Balanced (20-20-20, 7-7-7, etc.) at ¼ tsp/gal = use every watering.
• Or alternate two formulas for micronutrient variety.
• Never exceed ½ tsp/gal.

Bottom Leaf Yellowing = Normal or Root Loss

• Oldest leaves yellow/drop naturally (1-2/year).
• Accelerated loss = roots dying → check at repot.

Your Routine Is Now Solid

Repot annually, morning care, east light, weak weekly feed. You've mastered the basics—consistency will bring years of blooms.