Not sure which stage my phal should be in...
Hi,
I acquired my phal while it was blooming in early September. It had flowers on it until around early November. After the flowers fell off, the spike was still healthy and green so I cut some of it off, above one of the upper nods. In late December I re potted the phal in a new media (it originally came in pure moss). The media is now a medium bark mix with charcoal, sponge rock and some spagnum moss).
I accidentally over watered the plant this weekend so re potted in fresh new media again, but this time left the bark dry, with a little bit of damp moss in it.
My orchid sits in a clear pot which has always been covered by a decorative covering.
It sits near a west facing window in my main bathroom. (somewhat humid after showers). we also have heated bathroom tiles which are on all day during winter.
The roots are yellow but firm, but are broken somewhat (not smooth). I did not cut those roots off. I rinsed with water and sprayed with H202. I have now removed the covering to let the roots photosynthesize.
My question is, I am not sure what my orchid should be doing right now. Should I cut the whole spike off to let the plant concentrate on growing new roots in the new media, or should I hope for the nod to activate and re bloom?
Should I place in a cooler/dimmer environment as well?
Pictures are included of what the plant used to look like and now.
In the 3rd picture, the white spots under one of the leaves are dried up water marks and the brown powder on top of one of the roots is cinnamon.
Please note: Although there are candles beside the plant in the picture, they were never lit around the plant. They were there for decorative purposes only.
Thanks for your help!
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