Should I repot my new phal?

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Originally Posted by bil

Damn right! Who do these orchids think they are! My point is, I am trying to establish what if any is the link to crown rot. Is it the case that there is a common denominator that predisposes them to crown rot for example?

I think plain and simple it is water sitting in a tight little crevice that can't drain out and doesn't evaporate quickly. Just a good idea to try and avoid that when possible. I also don't have fans running near the few orchids in my home like I do in the greenhouse. So good moving air would be helpful. In our climate, humidity isn't high so it's not like it was a damp humid environment or anything. It's an open, well lit room with a ceiling fan on low in the distance.