Phalaenopsis Wilting and Yellow Leaf: Root Rot Diagnosis and Repotting Rescue

Wilting = Root Rot

Overwatering + too much light → root decay → wilting + yellow leaf. Granular fertilizer = constant feeding → salt buildup risk.

Rescue Repot

1. Orchid bark mix, soak 1+ hours.
2. Unpot, rinse roots, trim ALL mushy roots.
3. Repot in plastic pot with holes.
4. Wait 1 week, then water weekly.
5. Switch to liquid feed: ¼ tsp/gal every OTHER week, alternate with plain water.
6. No standing water ever.

Aerial Roots: Normal, Tuck Them In

• Roots out of pot = aerial roots (normal).
• Soak thoroughly (turn green) before repotting to prevent breakage.
• Coil into new mix using pot-rotation technique.

Outlook

Wilted parts lost. New roots/leaves in months. Strict weekly watering in fresh mix = recovery path.