Dead & Shriveled

[sonofswimfan]

I bought a "Dennis Choice" x "Tradition" orchid & the flower (?) part lasted 2-3 months. Now it's brown & shriveled. Should I let the flower & stem fall off & wait for another to grow up? Or should it all go in the trash? The leaves still look healthy & the decorative (?) moss is still green. I don't believe it's been over-watered.

What say you all? Thanks.

[Lin]

Do you know what type of orchid it is? Can you post a picture?

[sonofswimfan]

Thanks, here you go...

Paph. Hsinying Majukun "Dennis Choice" x Paph. Lawrenceanum "Tradition"

[gixrj18]

Cut the stem an inch or two from the bottom with STERILIZED shears or blade and wait for the next one.

[Dorothy]

Beautiful plant .. hold on to it!

Good growing!

[cupcake]

Great leaves, very decorative. Of course if you prefer to get rid of it, can I have first refusal? Judi

[Lin]

Looks nice and healthy. You are doing great.

Cut the stem with a sterilized tool. That particular growth will not flower again, but a new growth (or two) will start shortly and they should flower.

[sonofswimfan]

Thanks for the advice. My plant is still green and appears to be recovering nicely from the trauma of losing a beautiful flower. It's still in the sun & not in the trash.

[sapphireeyes27]

It really is a beautiful plant!!! I love how decorative the leaves are. You'll definitely have to post a picture when she flowers again!

Rachel

[Oscarman]

Plant looks great - keep up the great growing!

I am not a fan of moss on the surface of growing media, as it is hard to tell what is going on underneath.

btw, your plant's registered name is Paphiopedilum Hsinying Lawrenkun (Paphiopedilum lawrenceanum x Paphiopedilum Hsinying Majakun)

Thanks for mentioning using a STERILIZED blade Jasen. Even for dried stems it is important for disease/virus control.