To cut or not to cut...

[xjasminex]

Hey guys!
All the orchids I have are phals and I was wondering if I should cut the stalk after all the blooms are all wilted and gone or leave it?

Thanks!

[jai_star]

Depends on a case by case situation if the phal is strong and healthy then let them re bloom otherwise cut the spike off note that reboot from an old spike can take 2 - 3 months or more so don't expect it to be a quick process hence most growers never allow 're bloom

[Silje]

Cut, cut, cut!

No, I'm joking. Whether you cut the spikes or not is entirely up to you and all about personal preferences. I'm a cutter. BUT, if you leave the spikes on, they might continue to flower in a while, shooting new buds from the green growth tips at the end, or maybe branch out from the nodes on the spike. I think a live phal spike can go on for ages doing this.

When I say cut, it's because I personally prefer to give the plant a bit of a rest to focus on leaves and roots before it begin growing a brand new spike. I just like the appearance of new spikes more than these (often) lanky, long old spikes. But it's entirely up to you what you want to do.

[RosieC]

If the spike starts to dry up then cut it off, it won't do any more.

If it stays green then it's up to you. Personally I like to cut them, I think you get a better display of blooms from a new spike rather than off an old one. Added to that the plant is more compact while you wait for it to be ready to flower again. But it's a matter of personal preference.

[Ordphien]

If it's dried and dead. Cut.
If it's green... up to you.
I don't cut normally.
It's a great way to get an off season blooming display.
If the spike hasn't done anything by the end of summer I cut it off.
I don't mind a re bloom during the off season. But I don't want it redirecting energy to a less spectacular display during the actual blooming season.

I personally have never noticed a slowing in the production of roots and leaves during a re bloom.


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[xjasminex]

Alright thanks guys!
This particular one has two green older spikes with two smaller newer spikes coming out of them, spring has sprung here in ny, if i cut now will it bloom this summer?