Hi aboyd. Glad to know your phal is doing good, not much that I can add to Ross' reply, other than I comply

he's got it pretty much covered.
I've read Terri also cuts the spikes all the way back to get larger prettier blooms the following spring

, an yes a stronger plant.
I guess is a matter of personal choice. I 've cut back almost all of my phal spikes, the only one I left undisturbed is already in bud (a tiny little one)... I just couldn't resist
Either way, keep up the good work!
