Phalaenopsis Leaves Soggy and Veiny: Root Rot from Old Mix

Phalaenopsis (dark green leaves, no bloom) moved near window—leaf bases turned red (sunburn?). Moved back. Now 4 new aerial roots, new leaf growing. But older leaves feel soggy, watery, veiny, thinning. Fertilize every other week. Bacteria/fungus/virus?

Root Rot in Old Mix Is the Cause

Soggy, veiny leaves = roots rotting in broken-down mix. Water can't move up, leaves get mushy.

Fix: Repot in Fresh Orchid Mix

1. Get hobby bag of orchid mix.
2. Unpot, clean roots.
3. Remove mushy roots.
4. Repot with new roots in fresh mix.
5. Old leaves won't recover—remove them.

Watering/Feeding Fine After Repot

Your schedule works with fresh mix. Annual repotting prevents this.