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How to cut an orchid stem?

Should you cut the stem after all the blossoms are gone on an orchid plant?

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    It is not necessary to cut the stem of an orchid plant after blossoming. However, this will depend on whether you would like it to grow further like around the wall all other objects you want decorated by the plant.

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If it totally dies back, yes go ahead and cut the stem, continue to water, but no fertilizer for two weeks after flowering, then resume, weak fertilizer every watering, by weak, I mean 1/4 strength. I have six orchids in bloom right now and love it.

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This may seem space age but we don't usually recommend that you cut the flower spike after all the blossoms are gone. The reason is the same flower spike may produce another node or spike from the same stem. If you decide to cut the flower stem, on phalaenopsis orchid I suggest to cut right above the first "node" down from the tip of the orchid stem. Another flower spike will grow from this node with proper lighting.. good luck!

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