Question???

[Sensualblossoms]

I bought my first orchid last summer it bloomed and everyone was so impressed by the delicate flowers. Then the as the flowers fell I read online that you were suppose to cut the stem. Well I did and it has not bloomed. I know nothing about orchids keep this in mind. What should I do. I know it's alive but wheres my beautiful flowers.

[WhiteRabbit]

Do you know what type of orchid it is?
Pics are also very helpful.
Also how much do you water? What type of media is it potted in? How much light does it get?

[Sensualblossoms]

I dont know but I will find out I know it starts with a P something and I water moderately. I will post pictures.

[WhiteRabbit]

Ok good
most llikely is a phalaenopsis

moderate light - no midday sun tho please!
let media get near dry before watering -
if you haven't repotted it ever - you may want to do that as well. Use a well draining pot and well draining potting media - most people prefer medium fir bark chips

[Sensualblossoms]

Oh yeah I'm going to purchase another tonight. The same so I will be able to identify this one.

[WhiteRabbit]

LOL
posting a pic of the plant - even without a bloom is helpful too
its most likely a phal and they are easy to identify as a phal by just the plant usually

[Sensualblossoms]

Is this normal? I can try to re pot. Thanks if it doesn't ever grow then what? LoL

[WhiteRabbit]

culture sheet for phal

Phalaenopsis - Orchid Board

[Cookiemonster]

hey there
this might be of some help to get you started

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Secondly


1) Spray with Physan. Physan will fix anything. "Spray and pray" is not just a tactic used in Vietnam!

Im kidding about the second part hehe, but yes the link has some good advice! Good luck

[Sensualblossoms]

Thank you!! I would break my heart to think I was able to grow these specific kinds of flowers