Tarev, I couldn't seem to get the watering right with phals. They are said to like more moisture, but that often also causes rot. They drove me crazy! I never did use Miracle Gro orchid food on them though. It's funny how one species of orchid will be easy for one grower, and impossible for another. I have have good luck with Cattleyas. Anyway, I'm going to start a new thread and post the pics of my new plants now.