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title: "My Phalaenopsis orchid was accidentally knocked over and it’s stem…"
description: "My Phalaenopsis orchid was accidentally knocked over and it’s stem with flowers & buds snapped off!! I popped it into a vase of water while I figure out if…"
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community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Helena"
published: "2023-07-15T00:21:43.758Z"
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# My Phalaenopsis orchid was accidentally knocked over and it’s stem…

_Posted by Helena on 2023-07-15_

My Phalaenopsis orchid was accidentally knocked over and it’s stem with flowers \& buds snapped off!!  
I popped it into a vase of water while I figure out if there is anything that can be done with it. The two flowers lasted several days but then fell off to be followed by the buds.  
The remaining stem looks quite healthy. Can anything be done with it or is it a lost cause?

## 3 comments

### MeasomerPi commented on 2023-07-15

You can try to encourage a second flush of blooms by trimming the spike just above the topmost inactive node. It doesn’t always work so don’t get discouraged if you don’t see a second round.

#### Helena replied on 2023-07-15

Thanks, so just keep the stem in water, cut it to the node and hope for a second bloom? How long can the stem live in the water vase?

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#### MeasomerPi replied on 2023-07-15

Ooooo, I misunderstood.

The spike you have in water is basically a cut flower. It will last a week, maybe. Unfortunately the undeveloped buds probably won’t open.

The plant however may have the resources to produce a second round of blooms.

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