New Orchid Troubleshooting

[Fairorchids]

Originally Posted by Noblehouse

Interesting that there is such a small chance of it producing a side branch. More of the stem seems to be yellowing. Do you think it could be because of the bend and do you think the bend is too far down to where trimming it there is pointless and I should instead let the plant go?

From 50+ years of growing orchids, I find that:

White Phalaenopsis very rarely produce branches on the spike.
Pink Phalaenopsis do it more readily (20-40%?).
Yellow Phalaenopsis do it quite frequently (60%+).