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Old 08-29-2023, 08:59 AM
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I have this phal, but ive noticed these top two leaves have a sort of splotchy pattern. The bottom two leaves have gone limp and slightly leathery. It was getting a lot of sun at one point. I moved it, but this is still continuing. Any thoughts on what this could be?
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Old 08-29-2023, 10:49 AM
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The first photo shows the part of the leaf shaded by leaf above is not affected. So that points to sunburn. Once there is sun damage, it can continue to progress. So might be a unsightly but it will continue to grow.

Also, when was it last potted? Phals get limp leaves when they are dehydrated - which can happen due to not watering often enough, but can also happen if roots are rotted by old medium so that they can't take up water. If you haven't repotted. Phals can be repotted at any time so take a look a the roots. And don't rush to cut bad roots, just clean off with fingers, don't remove old medium that doesn't fall off easily, and make sure it's help firmly in place in the new medium.
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It's due for a repotting. The medium is beginning to decay. I will do the repotting and see how we progress from there.

Would it be good to cut the flowers to help it progress in growing or are they okay to be left?
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Leave the flowers and enjoy them. Phals don't mind being repotted while in bloom.
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