Removing an emerging Cymbidium flower spike to preserve energy for growth?

[ElliotLi]

I have a very small Cymbidium Winter Fire (only one growth so far) that is showing an emerging flower spike right now.

Is it a good idea to remove the spike in this very early stage to direct the plant to put energy back into growth?

Also I'm in the San Francisco bay area. The season is fall. I worry this late fall flower spike may not even be able to fully develop before the cold weather comes in (coldest we get in winter is around ~2 to 5C). This plant is in a garden bed outside and cannot be taken indoors.

Thanks! Any advice is welcome.