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moth orchid reflowerring ?

Discussion in 'Everything Else Orchid' started by robby jones, Oct 10, 2016.

  1. Oct 10, 2016 #1
    robby jones

    robby jones complete newby

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    ive got what im told is a moth orchid.i bought it with a huge spray of beautifull flowers in bloom. now theyre slowly dying off..

    I was told after the last flower gas gone to cut the flower stem to make it re flower..

    Is this correct and where do i cut the flower stem?? its quite long bout 16" maybe

    Be good if i can get it flowerring again.
    Rod
     
  2. Oct 10, 2016 #2
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    Hi, Rod.

    Some will say to cut it just above the point where the lowest blossom formed, and others will say just below it. The idea is that you're simulating the flower spike being broken, so the plant has to work to rebloom in order to attempt to carry on its genes.

    Personally, I recommend against that, as the plant can actually be weakened by that, producing fewer and smaller flowers. My philosophy is that if the plant has the energy stores to rebloom, it will, and if it doesn't, it won't.
     
  3. Oct 11, 2016 #3
    robby jones

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    TY Ray,
    ill take your advice n leave it be.

    it'll flower again of its own free wil.. Cheers Rod
     
  4. Oct 11, 2016 #4
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    If you decide that the bare spike looks odd, you can always remove it completely.

    Most phalaenopsis initiate flower spikes in response to a change in temperature. They grow best if very warm, but require about 10 days of an average temperature reduction of 10-15 degrees (F) - not a nighttime reduction, as some will say - followed by the resumption of warmth, to reliably set a spike about 6-8 weeks later.
     
  5. Oct 11, 2016 #5
    robby jones

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    Ray,
    im new to orchids or plants generally.
    Its OBVIOUS you know your stuff , Many tnx for the kind help.
    Out of the few plants ive got one was a moth orchid [im told its moth] n i waterred it weekly but i wet leaves n everything n it died a squishy mess,, Since ive bought 2 more n read only to not wet the leaves n make sure the moss is dead dry before waterring. now.like i said its starting to wilter in the flowers.but it flowerred for near 4 months so im really happy.

    Now with your advice i know how to keep them healthy n growing well..TY..Rod