Even with dedicated threads for subjects, you'd still be searching for the formula that fits your situation because it's different for everyone's location.
Things like temperature, humidity, has it rained, wind, sun or shade, are you indoors or outdoors and the type of orchids you're feeding and watering make all the difference. Pests and diseases vary with location and season. I think there are too many variables - we could post an orchid encyclopedia and still not cover everyone's problems.
Better to just ask for advice for the current conditions, just my opinion. Post lots of pictures and give all the info you can then go with the concensus. All the while understanding that if 10 of us were standing on your patio advising you in person, you'd probably get 10 different pieces of advice.
But I am beginning to think there's a place for a specific thread on Starting out with Phals, since we do get so many people in that situation.
