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Ophelia

I was wondering why my phalaenopsis orchid stems at the top were turning yellow, Delilah (my orchid) flowered a long time ago and really large new leaves began to start growing on the stems a few moths prior. Then I though she was re-flowering but then her stems went yellowish. I cut them back but the yellowness kept spreading, and I am not sure if it is a result of root rot but I cannot find that as one of the listed symptoms. I really have no idea what is going on and at the moment I hardly have enough time to do anything (the joys of stress) so if there is a really quick easy fix that will be so helpful. Thank you.

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  1. Ophelia

    Also, if anyone has any recommendations for grow lights that will be really helpful.

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  2. MeasomerPi

    Phals will shed inflorescences so it’s natural for it to die back at some point. I wouldn’t worry about it too much. Hopefully it sticks around for a while though because those leaves are a keiki (a baby clone of your plant). It looks like it still needs time to develop before you remove from the mother. I like for it to have at least 2” of leaf development and 2” or root development before detaching. From the photos, the media looks a little ripe. How long has the plant been in it? Some of the roots on the surface look dead but I cannot really tell what’s going on inside the pot. If you are really concerned about root rot, pop it out of the pot to take a look. If the roots are firm, green, yellow or silvery-white that are alive and healthy. Anything brown or black, papery or mushy are dead and should be removed.

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    • Ophelia

      Thank you so much this is really helpful. I also was concerned about the base of her stem (last photo) as it was a brown/goldy colour. Thank you again.

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    • MeasomerPi

      The lighter color at the base is probably due to the lower leaf blocking light to that portion. Unless it begins spreading or is soft / mushy, I wouldn’t be overly concerned.

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  3. Ophelia

    Thank you so much, I was really worried, and I have a lot of unwell people in my family at the moment I do not have time for any of my plant babies to be unwell. Thank you!!

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