Most oncidiums do not rebloom, so yeah, you can cut the dead stalk off. I usually cut it close, but not at it's terminal point. For added measure, you can seal the cut point so no infection can get into the plant from that point.
I use a new straight razor for the cut. Then I put a small drop of Elmers glue in my left palm. To this I add a dash of ground cinnamon. I mix it with my right hand pointer finger and apply to the cut. Then just rinse the excess cin/glue away off my hands.
What is the medium it is growing in? I have found a lot of commercial growers use cheap material that breaks down quickly and leads to root rot. So now, whenever I get a new plant, I ALWAYS repot it in medium I find good for my growing conditions.
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