Phal trouble HELP

**phrags4** · March 28th, 2011, 07:48 PM

So I have a year old phal which just recently spiked again. It has 4 flowers which were a little slow to open, although none dropped. My problem is that the leaves are looking terrible. They are limp and look almost veiny. I am very concerned as I'm not sure whether to cut the spike or repot the whole plant. It does look as if there might be some mold going on around the roots. I never have had this problem before so I am very worried. Please help.

**catttan** · March 29th, 2011, 12:09 AM

Sounds like dehydration due to problems with the roots. Since you noticed mold on the roots that might be the cause of the roots dying. I would repot after cutting away the old diseased roots, leaving the healthy ones and the dusting the roots with fungicide. And cut the spike to save energy for the new growth.

**ajamarie** · March 29th, 2011, 10:48 AM

yews advice sounds spot on to me...

**cakedaddy** · March 29th, 2011, 08:33 PM

I agree...though I am inclined to add that the mold is most likely due to a compound problem. Broken down media discourages air movement around the roots. Mold tends to grow in stale-air conditions. Mold growth further restricts air flow....dead or dying roots. I would follow her advice. Repot, medicate, and cut the spike.