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Jcook

New to orchids here so still learning! I’ve had this moth(?) orchid for several months now and it recently lost its last flower. It’s putting out new roots and working on its second new leaf, so I think it’s happy. But what do I do with the naked flower spikes? Should I leave them alone, cut back to the last normal colored node, or cut the whole thing off at the base? Thanks in advance :) P.s. I think the black blister on one of the leaves was sunburn from when I first brought it home, it’s gone unchanged for the last several months.

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  1. LeafyGreenhouse

    1- yes it’s a moth orchid from what it looks like 2 You can leave the spikes 3 you can leave the discoloration or cut it back what ever you want it doesn’t really matter 4 If you have any more questions feel free to ask I have 8 moth orchids !

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  2. Jcook

    Thank you! I feel like we’re following each other around on this app today hahaha. Do I need to repot yet? It’s still in its original aerated orchid pot I got it in.

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    • Waspinator

      Moth orchids like to be root bound, but yours can probably repot now or soon

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    • Jordan

      Yes I totally would! For some insane reason most if not all orchids that come from a store have a plastic cage around the center roots! Cut the cage out. Repot in orchid bark only :)

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    • LeafyGreenhouse

      Looks ok for now ! Maybe in the next month or two

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    • LeafyGreenhouse

      But if you want to you can

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  3. Jordan

    Personally I would cut the spikes off completely. That’s what I do with mine and I feel as I get more blooms the next year. But leaving them on or trimming them is great too!

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    • Jen

      I do the same. It lets the plant focus all its energy on new leaves and roots, and I find it leads to a healthier all around orchid and a nicer flush the following year.

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    • Jen

      Example I get 9, 10, (14!) blooms instead of 2 or 3 if I cut the spike and get a second growth on the same stem

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    • Jordan

      Holy wow!!! Looks beautiful!!! 😍

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