Hello everyone!
Ali here, long time plant lover, first time orchid owner.
I recently received a beautiful phal as a gift. I think it's interesting because the spike has two branches with a lot of blooms on them. Anyway, the blooms on one branch have completely fallen off and it has started turning yellowish brown. I know this is normal, however I do think it's a bit early (I live in Illinois) and cold still for the blooms to be falling. I'm hoping the temperature change from bringing it into my apartment didn't send it into shock. The roots and leaves look good. The blooms on the other branch are still beautiful, sturdy, and healthy looking. A small bud on the end just bloomed the other day.
All that being said, my question for you is, do you think I should trim the branch that is turning brown? Or should I wait until all the blooms have fallen and trim it all the way down? Do you think my phal is sick, or is it just time to rest?
Please help! This is my first experience with an indoor flower!
Thanks in advance
To trim, or not to trim?
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