Phalaenopsis Root Rot from Decorative Pot Waterlogging

Ceramic Cache Pot = Hidden Water Trap

Watering in decorative pot left roots soaking. White mold = harmless saprophyte from constant moisture. Spider = benign.

Rescue Repotting

1. Fresh orchid mix.
2. Unpot, wash roots, remove all mushy ones.
3. Pot in clean plastic container; crown 1 inch below rim.
4. Tap mix to settle.
5. No water 1 week—force dry-out.
6. Then weekly water, weak feed at new growth.

Correct Cache Pot Use

Remove grow pot to water → drain 1 hour → return to cache pot. Never let water stand in outer pot.