Phalas to trim or not?

[Paerata]

I have 2 phalaenopsis. Both flowered in the fall. With one the stem died off and now new leaf growth is developing. With the other the stem stayed green and I cut it at a node. New growth is developing there although it is rather small. At this stage it suggests any new flowering will not be verdant/ rich.
Should I cut the stem at the base so the plant can devote its energies to more leaf growth?

[Ray]

My opinion: Spike Cutting

[trdyl]

Ray, Nicely put.

[josh91793]

I have tried to get a plant to rebloom off a current spike. it hasen't ever worked much for me. I think the best thing to do would be to cut it off and let the plant focus on growing new leaves and letting it get energy to spike again.

[jkofferdahl]

In earlier days I sometimes cut a Phal spike to rebloom, but at this point I wholeheartedly agree with what Ray says. Some Phals, such as cornu-cervi, naturally rebloom from old spikes and so I never cut them. However, I allow the plant complete control of the decision.