Phal spikes drying too fast!!! :_(

[Wynn Dee13]

Like others said, your orchids are doing what they do naturally. I always cut my spikes of after my Phals drop their flowers because I want the plant to build up more energy to bloom next time. They need to grow new leaves and roots. Even if you got a second blooming the flowers most likely will be smaller and there will be less of them. They will put on a better show if you cut off the spikes when they are done flowering. Everyone has their preference though. If the spikes turn brown and die on their own the plant wants a rest. Good luck!

[Shikitita]

I am sorry for the delay. Thank you very much to all of you for your replies and help! One of them is already growing a new leaf despite the previous new one not being longer than 10cm! And the other two have healthy roots and leaves (growing one leaf each).

I hope I'll be lucky enough to get new spikes. I have a question about this, tho. As I have never had an orchid long enough to have to cut the spike completely and the orchid be as healthy as a horse (like they are at this moment), I am not sure how the growth happens. Do the new ones look for a "gap" where to grow through? Do the old ones die completely? I know they might sound silly, but it's just doubts about something I haven't seen happening yet and I'd like to know how it is...

Thanks again!

[NYCorchidman]

Some spent spikes turn brown and dry up almost immediately after flowers drop.
The ones that stay green long after flowers are gone may or may not bloom again.

They just do their thing.

By the way, I notice that your phal might be experiencing underwatering.
See those wrinkles on the leaves and the roots and bark is all so dry?
You might want to first soak the entire pot for good 10 minutes to revive them all.

Enjoy your growing phals~

[Wynn Dee13]

The new spike will come out wherever along the base of the plant and between the leaves. At first some people have a hard time telling wether it is a root or a spike but time will tell. And yes, the old spikes will die completly at some point. If they are brown and dried up they are dead. Just take good care of them and you will be rewarded. Orchids are slow growers so be patient. It's hard but you will get used to it!

I also see that some leaves are a bit wrinkly and your roots are dry but the roots being dry might just be because they were not just watered when you took the pics. Look up the skewer method of watering. You should find many posts on here. It helps many people water correctly. Use the search on here. Good luck!

[Island Girl]

^+1 yep! Couldn't have said it better I will echo that patience is VERY important when it comes to orchids... You will discover that, after the first time you notice your first new leaf/root/spike... They take forever to grow! Lol Good Luck!