Presently, one blossom remains on a two-foot spike. The plant has done well since before Christmas, but is now in its declining period with no subsequent blooms coming forth.
2007-02-24 04:24:07 · 3 answers · asked by Guitarpicker 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
The type orchid in question is the Phalaenopsis.
I gave up on its pronunciation.
2007-02-24 04:51:25 · update #1
A two foot spike ..... you are so lucky!! Mine don't get that big. I wait until all of the flowers are gone and the spike looks like a dead stick, then I cut it maybe an inch or two away from the plant. I have done this about 4 times on the same orchid and it's blooming now for the fifth time.
2007-02-24 18:40:17 · answer #1 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
once the spike turns brown go ahead and cut it off. As long as it is green, there is always a chance it could send out buds again. The type of orchid would definately been helpful,maybe next time.
2007-02-24 12:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by Nora G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i cut mine back to about a two inch spike thats what i was to do.it doesnt grow back anything but new shoot grow out close to it
2007-02-24 12:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by TRXCEE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋