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I have a moth orchid that's struggling, I've had it 6 months (didn't realise it was so long). Kept in bathroom for humidity. Recently moved it to the windowsill as I thought it too dark where it was, so it might be getting some direct shower splashing (not much) and a bit colder.
3 big leaves have died recently, starting from the top of the plant and working down, one by one. Each yellowing from the stalk. The third one this morning revealed black mould at its base around the stalk, I've pulled as much of that off as possible.
Everything I read says that most common cause of death is over-watering, so I don't much at all, but wondering if it's too dry or will it take moisture from the air? The aerial roots seem fine, the roots I can see down in the (clear) pot seem fine, both green/grey, but the roots on the surface of the bark are shrivelled and look 'burnt' (black patches).
I haven't fed it over winter. Should I?
I'm also considering sitting it in a shallow bowl of water for half an hour - I can use rainwater, tap water or boiled water (all left to settle to room temp). Actually I can run the dehumidifier for a bit and get some distilled water that way.
Any ideas? Is it a goner? It has 5 leaves left...