a seed pod??

[hanzy08]

Thanks for your input guys! This is my first and only paph so I have no clue. I think I'm going to cut the spike soon or do they re-flower from an old spike?

[MrHappyRotter]

Originally Posted by hanzy08

Thanks for your input guys! This is my first and only paph so I have no clue. I think I'm going to cut the spike soon or do they re-flower from an old spike?

Go ahead and cut the spike, Paphipopedilums do not rebloom from spent spikes. Even if that's a seed pod forming, which is unlikely, you don't want the plant to spend energy on it.

Make sure to use clean, sharp scissors/knife, or a fresh razor blade to cut it.

The growth that just finished blooming will never bloom again, but instead will produce 1 or more "pups" before slowly dying off.

[hanzy08]

Originally Posted by MrHappyRotter

Go ahead and cut the spike, Paphipopedilums do not rebloom from spent spikes. Even if that's a seed pod forming, which is unlikely, you don't want the plant to spend energy on it.

Make sure to use clean, sharp scissors/knife, or a fresh razor blade to cut it.

The growth that just finished blooming will never bloom again, but instead will produce 1 or more "pups" before slowly dying off.

Yea i actually saw a tiny new growth on the other side. Thanks!!