Phalaenopsis Spike Cut Too High + Daily Spraying = Root Rot: Repot Now

Two Mistakes

1. Cut spike at 2nd/3rd node — forced rebloom drained reserves.
2. Daily spraying — kept mix wet, broke down → no air to roots → rot.

Diagnosis: Broken-Down Mix

Surface dry, but depth constantly wet = decomposed mix holds water. Yellowing leaves = root failure.

Emergency Repot

1. Hobby bag orchid mix ready.
2. Unpot; discard old mix.
3. Trim ALL mushy roots.
4. Keep firm roots.
5. Repot in fresh mix, comfortable pot size.
6. Light OK; water minimally (mist OK) until new growth.

Recovery Timeline

Months for new leaves. But if good roots remain, it WILL recover. Your florist gave bad advice—spraying daily is a death sentence for Phals.