Phalaenopsis Repotted Too Large: Limp Leaves Signal Root Rot

Rescued "Charlie Brown" Phalaenopsis, nursed back, repotted into larger pot with Phalaenopsis mix, cut dead roots, used Orchid-Gro. Now leaves limp, darker, purple spots. Pot too big.

Oversized Pot = Root Rot

Few roots + large pot = media stays wet, healthy roots rot. Phalaenopsis prefer snug pots.

Fix

1. Buy pot one size smaller than original.
2. Repot, removing any newly rotted roots.
3. Water only when bark barely moist.