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Phalaenopsis Crown Rot After Rain: Emergency Measures

Tropical grower left Phalaenopsis out in daily rain for a week. Top leaf yellowed, fell off (crown rot). Treated with fungicide/charcoal. Plant started two spikes. Can it survive?

Grim Outlook

Crown rot (bacterial/fungal) spreading downward is usually fatal—new leaves grow from crown. If infection reaches lower leaves, it's over.

Last-Ditch Steps

Cut off started spikes to reduce stress.
Monitor; if rot progresses, discard.
Preventive measures you took may help, but crown infection is severe.

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