Paph Pinocchio

[PaphMadMan]

These normally only grow and bloom from the tip, one flower at a time, sometimes for years. A branched spike is rare but possible, but cutting it back will just end it.

You can train the spike somewhat, but an upward growing spiral or loosely coiling the older part of the spike are about the only things that would be practical besides the natural irregular arch.

They do not need to rest, the plant just keeps adding new fans of leaves, and a mature plant can have several spikes in bloom at once. Don't hesitate to repot while they are in bloom. At most you may lose one bud but the spike keeps on growing.