Have been given an orchid (unknown).Have trimmed after flowering, new leaves etc have appeared at top.?

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Have been given an orchid (unknown).Have trimmed after flowering, new leaves etc have appeared at top.?
Let the new leaves grow. You probably received a Dendrobium and after flowering, sometimes the canes grow a baby orchid somewhere along the length of the cane.
Reply:If, after flowering, the stalk the flowers were on turns brown and dies, you can cut this back. The next time it blooms it will grow a new stalk. But, if the stalk stays green, do not cut this back. The next bloom of flowers will also grow on this stalk.



If it is the kind with the green stalk, it also has flat, waxy leaves that come up on either side of the plant. If a bottom leaf turns yellow and dies, you can cut this away. But, it might be an indication that you're overwatering the plant.



If it's the kind where the stalk dies, the "pup" (bulbous part of the plant that just grew leaves and flowered) will not flower again. The plant will just form a new "pup" where new leaves grow out of it, and eventually a new flower stalk.



If it is the second kind, don't worry about all those root-like tendrils sticking out of the pot. This is normal. Whatever you do, don't transplant the orchid because you think these roots should be buried. They actually need air. And, an orchid does just fine when it's crowded in a small pot.



As far as watering, if the orchid is in orchid bark (small chips of redwood bark), the best way to water it is to place it in a larger pot that doesn't drain and fill it with water until the bark is submerged. Leave it sit like this for about an hour. Then remove it and let it drain completely before placing into an ornamental pot or saucer. The bark soaks up the water and this is the source of water for the plant between waterings. If it's in soil, water well and let it drain completely before putting it back in a sealed (non-draining) decorative pot or saucer. Water once each week.



As far as light, most orchids like a couple hours of filtered or indirect sunlight every day. I have two of them that I've had for several years on a counter in my kitchen. They get about 2 hours of filtered sunlight through some mini blinds every morning, plus several hours of indirect light throughout the day. And, they bloom every 6 months just like clockwork.



Orchids are surprisingly easy to care for. Just don't interrup their routine and don't overwater them.
Reply:well water it sometimes, orchids don't like too much water, once in a while give some acidic fertilizer diluted in water, 1/2 strength and it will flower again, they don't like too much bright area, no direct sunshine either, cooler areas are good for them.
Reply:You need to know what type of orchid you have so that you can take care of it properly.



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