Phalaenopsis Wrinkled Leaf in Bloom: Repot Now or Wait?

Stress Trumps Rules

Don't repot in bloom — UNLESS plant is crashing. Wrinkling leaf + worsening = crashing.

Decision Tree

• Monitor closely: If 2nd leaf wrinkles → emergency repot.
• Emergency: Cut spike (bud vase), unpot, trim rot, repot.
• Wait: If stable, repot after bloom.

Root Cause: Underwatering in Tiny Pot

<2" pot + hot day = rapid drying. Skewer test daily!

Wrinkled Leaf = Permanent

Won't plump again. Leave until natural drop.

San Rafael Neighbor!

~75 miles north. I-80 changed a lot since I drove it 20+ years ago!