Phalaenopsis Mushy Leaf Spot: Possible Bacterial Infection

Follow-up: South Texas, 3 lower leaves yellow/dropped, aerial roots drying. Water every 5 days. Tried humidity tray—seemed to accelerate yellowing. Now: 3 leaves left, one has nickel-sized mushy spot near stem. Traveling to San Jose Wednesday.

Mushy Spot = Bacterial Fear

Could be fatal. Remove suspect leaf with sterile razor blade (industrial single-edge). Dust cut with cinnamon.

Other Adjustments

• Move 3 ft from window → near ceiling fan for air movement.
• Repot now or later—your choice.
• Hard tap water: water twice (dissolve salts, then flush) or use distilled + complete fertilizer.

San Jose Trip

Hope you enjoy it! I'll be on stepdad's farm—full circle from farm kid to computer retiree to farmer again.