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Hi quick question Where should you cut your orchid stem after it’s done flowering?

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  1. Matilda

    I cut mine right back to the bottom because I heard that doing this encourages bigger blooms next time? I haven’t read any proof of that though 😂

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  2. c.cat

    i would cut all way way back to the bottom, but you can also cut above the highest closed node, as a new stem can grow from there as well. plants with krystal on youtube has some videos on this, but do what you wish!

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    • Timmyturner

      Yup that’s the best spot I just got two so I been doing a lot of research

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  3. Jen

    Both of the above techniques are perfectly fine for your orchid. I tend to cut down to the base as well. It gives the plant time to devote energy and nutrients to vital structures like leaves and roots. If you do get a second blooming from a cut higher up- (chances are about 50/50,) there will be less flowers and/or smaller blooms both this time, and the next time it flowers. Just isn’t worth it in my opinion.

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