Thanks Joanna and Diana,

The spikes are still green. I've already cut them however, leaving
approximately 1/3 of the spikes intact. The blooms are pink and not glossy
in texture. Is there any chance that these spikes may yet bloom in the
future? Overall it seems to be a beautiful healthy plant.

-Scott

"J Fortuna" wrote in message
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Scott,

[Brief aside: Phal is short for Phalaenopsis and that's the Latin name for
moth orchid. Spike or inflorescence are the words usually used to refer to
what you call stem. I am just pointing this out, since once you know this
terminology it will be easier for you to search for more information.]

Are these two old spikes still green or are they now yellow/brown?

If these spikes are still green, and if this is a "novelty" type Phal
(yellow or red bloom color, waxy/glossy texture), then leave the dormant
spikes alone, since they may still rebloom -- if the plant seems healthy
enough to support them.

If the old spikes are yellow or brown then cut them off, as close to the
bottom as possible without damaging the plant.

Best,
Joanna



"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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Scott,

Cut 'em off, with a sterile blade. Clearly, they are done blooming.
When
a
Phal spike loses its flowers there are 3 things you can do initially.
You
can leave it there, cut it off, or cut down at the third or fourth node
and
try to force a new off shoot. At this point, though, since the plant
has
put out a new spike, it's a bit late in the game for that. Just as
well;
I
don't often try to force things. Lots of stress for the plant, and it
needs
rest now and then.

Hope this helps.

Diana