Question
I have just sent an email from . I am providing that email again:

"Hi.

My boyfriend bought me an orchid last month on Easter. It is a phal. Seeing that it came from a commercial store, I decided it should be repotted even when in bloom. I also noticed one of the leaves is split down the middle. While repotting, I found it did have some root rot, so I cut away as much as I dared without killing the  mix I created. About 2 weeks ago, it started shedding flowers and finally there were only 2 left. I looked online and saw that in order to save the plant, I would have to sacrifie the spikes so I did. I actually rechecked the medium and it was still very moist after not watering it for 2 weeks and the roots looked worse. I decided to remix by adding more bark and repotting it. The medium feels like it should now and I did clip off the 2 spikes.

I bought another phal 2 weeks after I received the first one and after repotting it, I found the root system to be much more stable. About 5 days ago I found 2 of the bottm leaves yellow and expelled from the plant. I saw this as normal, since they were the oldest. Now there is another one that is turning yellow. I kept the window shades open during the day since the house is heavily shaded (as pictured) but after seeing possible signs of too much light, I decided to keep the blinds closed.

Please take a look at the pictures. The medium still feels a little moist for both plants, so I will wait until Sunday or your suggestion on when to water. I also watered the phals, the way I saw it was displayed on youtube. (These are orchid pots with holes)

Mix fertilizer with water and let drain through twice.

Please help!! I must be doing something wrong, since I feel like the plants are fading out from under me.

I was not able to send all the pictures as I hoped for the first time around. I am providing a link with the rest of the pictures for you to view.
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Again, please help!!

Rena

Answer
Rena, I see my answer to your original question did not get sent.

The problem is definitely in the root zone.  The potting mix that came with the plant is degraded and should have been replaced when you got the plant.  Placing fir bark in with the old potting mix is not going to substantially correct the problem because the old fir bark is too water retentive and does not allow air  to pass to the roots. You need to repot the plants in question in a commercial grade of orchid potting mix. You should be able to locate a hobby bag of fir-bark based potting mix at a garden center that regularly sells orchid plants such as  a Home Depot or Lowes. Particle size should be about one half inch.  Screen the potting mix to remove the dust and smallest particles.  Then soak it for about an hour before use.  Remove all of the old potting mix and be sure you use a pot with lots of drainage holes.  Remove any mushy roots before repotting as these are dead and do not contribute to plant growth. Use a pot size just right for the root mass and try not to break any good roots during repotting. In nature, orchid roots are often exposed to the air so, unlike most house plants, need an "open" potting mix in which air and water can freely flow through the mix.  Do not allow the pot to stand in water. You may thoroughly water the plant once per week in the morning but no feeding until new growth begins.  Other than that, you will need a huge dose of patience.