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?
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?
Just leave it it’s fine
0 J'aimeTo be clear, that long stick is the guide, not the stem of the orchid.
0 J'aimeThe stem won’t grow back
0 J'aimeSo then I just dwarfed my orchid?
0 J'aimeUm that stem won’t continue to grow but new stems will appear
1 j'aimeGot it. Thank you!
0 J'aimeBrighter light is helpful
2 J'aimeOrchids 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.
5 J'aimenext time keep the stem as they rebloom and produce keikis
0 J'aime