Phalaenopsis Radiator Damage: Save Leaves or Flowers? Triage Options

Triage Choices

Let both spikes bloom: High energy drain; wilted leaves may not recover; plant may die.
Cut both spikes: Best survival chance; leaves may not plump but sustain plant.
Compromise: Cut 4-bud spike; keep 3-bud spike. Enjoy some flowers, allow partial recovery. Cut kept spike after flowers open; put in bud vase (change water daily).

New leaf from crown = success. Wilted leaves will drop naturally as replaced.

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