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Catpaworchids said: Those disgusting brownish patches on the first Phalaenopsis are from sunburn.
Phalaenopsis enjoy a bright windowsill but they do not like direct sunlight.
Depending upon temperature and strength of the sunlight, this burn could appear in a few minutes. Shortly thereafter, those scaly brown patches appear.
Orchids in general are not good candidates for foliar feedings. I have heard numerous speakers mention that. It is much better to have it absorbed through their roots.

Agreed. I have read where to get any nourishment to the plant through the leaves, you would have to water the underside. And at that very little is absorbed. All I know is that I was taught long ago to fertilize the roots.