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   COsuperfly

   over 3 years ago

   It’s not too bad IMO. Some say cut down the flower spikes, others say leave them and they might reflowed.

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   Mich.

   over 3 years ago

   Cut back the stems and anything that is dead. Make sure the soil can breathe and drain. Only water once a week with 3 ice cubes

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   Mike

   over 3 years ago

   How do the roots look

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4. 

   MeasomerPi

   over 3 years ago

   It looks to be in good shape. The leaves appear to be firm which is a good sign. Don’t worry about the flowers. It’s normal for them to fade and the spike to die back. Typically phals flower once a year, but the flowers tend to last for several months. Sometimes you can get a second bloom as COsuperfly alluded to. I like to let my plants rest and gather their strength for next year’s show. Typically when you get a phal from a grower, it comes in tightly packed sphagnum, which isn’t great for the home hobbyist. I would recommend repotting. Orchids want water but they love for their roots to dry out. The best way to ensure that is using a course and airy mix. I use orchid bark because I am a heavy waterer. If your more judicious with the water, you can add sphagnum to the mix. When you repot, remove any dead roots. They are brown or black, papery or mushy. Healthy roots are firm, green when dry and silvery when dry. I like to soak my plants for 10-15min when the media drys out. I don’t use fertilizer at 1/4 strength each time I water. Orchids are pretty straight forward plants as long AD you remember they like to dry out. Good luck!

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   Carrie

   over 3 years ago

   I agree that your orchid looks good. The flowers eventually have to die off but with proper care it will rebloom.

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