Sick Phalaenopsis in Ziploc Bag: Ventilation and Moisture Management

You're nursing a sick Phalaenopsis in a sealed ziploc bag with a damp paper towel. Do you need air holes? Rewet the towel if it dries?

Bag Care Basics

• No holes needed—open the bag once a week for air exchange.
• Keep the towel moist; rewet or replace if it dries.
• This high-humidity environment encourages root regeneration on plants with few live roots.

Duration

Process can take several months. Be patient. Once new roots exceed 2 inches, pot in a small container with fresh bark.