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Old 07-29-2013, 05:47 PM
supermoniQ supermoniQ is offline
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Hi everyone! I have a phal that I acquired 2 months ago and it's been in bloom since. I've lost some buds due to a change in potting medium (previously in tightly packed moss, ugh!!) and only have 2 flowers remaining.
I noticed a new leaf growth (yay!). Should I cut the stem with remaining flowers to give the plant am opportunity to focus on the new growth, or should I just let it be??
I'm a bit confused.

Any info/ feedback is greatly appreciated!
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Old 07-29-2013, 07:40 PM
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If the roots are healthy I would just leave the spike.
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Old 07-30-2013, 06:13 AM
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I agree. If there are enough roots then let it just do it's own thing. I often have new leaves starting when it's still flowering and they seem to do fine.
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Old 07-30-2013, 12:12 PM
DweamGoiL DweamGoiL is offline
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I am now only beginning to understand the evils of Sphagnum Moss (SM)...I kid, but seriously; I have bought a couple of Phals grown in SM and when potted into their new bark mix, they are not happy. It takes a good month or so for the plant to acclimate to the new potting medium as well its new home (difference in humidity, constant temperature, etc.). I agree with the others, if the roots are ok, leave the spikes alone. It will recuperate with time and some TLC.
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