Rescuing a Clearance Phalaenopsis: Repotting and Recovery

Immediate Rescue

1. Buy orchid bark mix (Lowe's/garden center).
2. Unpot, wash all old mix off roots.
3. Cut mushy (rotted) roots.
4. Pot in plastic pot (snug) with damp bark.
5. East window (morning sun).
6. Rest 2–3 days, then water heavily; drain well.
7. If ≥1 firm root → new roots in 1–2 months → new leaves → recovery.

Leaf Loss

Limp/wrinkled leaves from root loss will yellow/drop. New growth replaces them.

Inspiration

One of my best Phals came from a Home Depot dumpster. Discount rescues can thrive.