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.
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.
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.