Brown stem vs. Green stem???

[Victro]

Does green stem mean alive, and brown stem death or dying??

[ronaldhanko]

No. Some plants have naturally brown stems. If you post a picture, someone can tell you if your stem (flower stem?) is alive or dead.

[let_it_grow]

if it looks like a dead dry stick its prob a dead flower spike, if its brown but not dry and brittle then its prob a live flower spike. The question is, what kind of plant and has it already bloomed on that spike

[cabbo]

I was wondering the same thing. I have 3 phals, 2 from HD with brown stems and 1 from a local grower with a nice green stem. I assumed the 1 from the local guy was just healthier but I guess I was wrong.

[let_it_grow]

The colour of the blooms will determine the colour of the leaf and I'm guessing the stem as well. I have a white Phal that has green leaves and a dark green spike, i also have a really dark Phal (it looks like someone put molasses in a spray gun and sprayed the flower) and the leaves are a darker green and have reddish splotches all over them and the flower stalk it a dark burgundy/brown. It really depends on the flower. A picture would help.