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Originally Posted by Horses&Orchids
Thank you for the info. I have another question in regard to where to cut, should I cut them both right at the plant or above a certain nodule?
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I have an orchid that is suffering from root rot. I cut the bad roots and I repotted the orchid. I cut the flowers at the base of the stem because if you cut higher up on the stem, the plant is likely to try to produce a new flower stem from that spot. Cutting it on the base should indicate to the plant to put its effort into root and leaf growth. When you do cut them, make sure you use sterile scissors and put a dab of cinnamon powder on the cuts to prevent fungi from infecting the stem. Be careful with the cinnamon, though, it dries things up, so make sure you don't get it on the roots or leaves.
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