How do the roots and the bark feel right now?
Phalaenopsis roots are the best gauge of watering — peek through the clear pot.
How do the roots and the bark feel right now?
Roots brown / mushy, bark stays wet→Roots silvery / shriveled, bark bone dry→Roots firm and green, just one old leaf yellowing→
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Reviewed June 2026 · how we check this