Tuesday, February 14, 2012

How short do I trim the spike of my phalaenopisis orchid?

And how soon will it bloom again?

How short do I trim the spike of my phalaenopisis orchid?
these are for advanced orchid growers and not for beginners. usually grown as greenhouse since they need fairly high humidity and warmer growing conditions then most orchids. (min 60 to 65 deg @ night - 70 to 85 deg during the day. best in house location is bathroom or kitchen window with light coming thru a gauze or other sheer curtain. Plant burns easily in direct sun) to promote stronger new growth, professional growers prefer to cut out the entire stem after blossoms fade. good luck.
Reply:Count three notches from the bottom of the stem(s) and cut just above that notch. Maintain the plant as before, same light, watering and temperature. Depending on the plant, it should rebloom in a few months.


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