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title: "I’m wondering if I need to do more for my orchid. I trimmed her down…"
description: "I’m wondering if I need to do more for my orchid. I trimmed her down right above a node after all her blooms fell off. She has a new leaf but I’m concerned…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/NomKMiIuJshYJn9cVQpNEi"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Sinister Biscuits"
published: "2025-03-02T18:52:27.683727Z"
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# I’m wondering if I need to do more for my orchid. I trimmed her down…

_Posted by Sinister Biscuits on 2025-03-02_

I’m wondering if I need to do more for my orchid. I trimmed her down right above a node after all her blooms fell off. She has a new leaf but I’m concerned because the stalk doesn’t seem to be growing. Any tips here?

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## 10 comments

### Honestorchid commented on 2025-03-02

Just leave it it’s fine

#### Sinister Biscuits replied on 2025-03-02

To be clear, that long stick is the guide, not the stem of the orchid.

#### Honestorchid replied on 2025-03-02

The stem won’t grow back

#### Sinister Biscuits replied on 2025-03-02

So then I just dwarfed my orchid?

#### Honestorchid replied on 2025-03-02

Um that stem won’t continue to grow but new stems will appear

#### Sinister Biscuits replied on 2025-03-03

Got it. Thank you!

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### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-03-02

Brighter light is helpful

### GreenLeaf commented on 2025-03-03

Orchids do not flower 100% of the time. Its natural for the spike to drop it’s flowers, and then die back. Cutting it off does not hurt your plant. It will grow a new flower spike when it’s ready.  
The new leaf growth is a sign it’s totally healthy and putting its energy into other areas at the moment.  
As to how long till a new spike grows….this can vary greatly. As long as your plant is healthy it’s just a waiting game to some extent.  
Light and temp will make a difference, but these are quite hardy plants and can be okay in a range of conditions.

### Bay Area Plant Mom commented on 2025-03-03

next time keep the stem as they rebloom and produce keikis

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