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title: "Happy Sunday all.. question for you… Would anyone know why my stems…"
description: "Happy Sunday all.. question for you… Would anyone know why my stems are turning yellow?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/653ec9a9a68b44fab036022d"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Joy"
published: "2023-10-29T21:07:53.753Z"
language: "en"
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# Happy Sunday all.. question for you… Would anyone know why my stems…

_Posted by Joy on 2023-10-29_

Happy Sunday all.. question for you… Would anyone know why my stems are turning yellow?

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## 12 comments

### Mestebla commented on 2023-10-29

The flower stalks die off after it’s done flowering. It’s completely normal and healthy. You can just cut the flower stem off close to the leaves if you want.

#### Joy replied on 2023-10-30

The stem is no longer green and has turned yellow too. This is normal as well?

#### Mestebla replied on 2023-10-30

Yes. Orchids don’t keep the stem alive after it flowers. When not flowering, it should just be the leaves that are there and green. This is one of mine right now that has flowered multiple times. That is just a stake to help support the stem when it flowers.

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#### Joy replied on 2023-10-30

Oh!! Got ya !! Ok, awesome !! Thank you 😊

### Joy commented on 2023-10-30

Sorry , so you are saying to cut the stem that’s yellow back to the long green stem?

#### Mestebla replied on 2023-10-30

Unless it still has flowers on it. Then you should wait.

#### Joy replied on 2023-10-30

😄thanks again !!

#### Jen replied on 2023-10-30

Cut the entire flower spike all the way down to the leaves of the orchid. It will grow another spike as long as you are giving the plant appropriate light water and fertilizer.

#### Joy replied on 2023-10-30

Thank you 😊

#### Mestebla replied on 2023-10-30

Happy to help! I love orchids! I currently have five somehow. They keep finding their way to me. Haha!

### Miri commented on 2023-11-07

I had one that stayed green so I didn’t cut it and it sent off another side shoot! It’s just flowered again - just one but worth it - so beautifull

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#### Joy replied on 2023-11-10

I have one I have not cut as well befit is still green .. Thanks for sharing 😁

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