Phalaenopsis Bowl Disaster: Drainage, Peat Moss, and Bud Blast

Fatal Flaws

• Glass bowl = no drainage → water pools → root rot.
• Peat moss mix = holds too much water.
• Watering 2×/week in this setup = drowning.

Bud Blast Causes

Root rot, ethylene from fruit, or temp shock >10°F.

Fix

1. Separate plants into individual pots with drainage.
2. Repot in orchid bark (not peat).
3. Water when mix nearly dry.
4. Check for fruit nearby.