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.
Orchid Growers: Should the orchid spike be pruned after blooming?
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.
Reply:My wife loves the orchid I got her for Christmas and is happy to know she can keep it longer through the pruning process.
Anything to keep her happy . . . Report It
Reply: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
Reply: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.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment