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Question: Do I remove the supporting post after blooming?

Question:

The "stick" only serves to support the inflorescence. I believe this is the time to repot-it should be done once a year, and you are better off doing it before Aug. I believe you should cut the flower spike back as close as possible, and allow the plant to put all of its energy into new growth, and a better, new inflorescence next year. Some, and in particular, commercial growers, who want flowers for sale, cut the spike below the first flower node, in which case the plant will usually produce a secondary spike; however, this spike will not be as good as the primary, in terms of number of flowers, or size, and it depletes energy in all but large, mature plants, and the secondary spike will never be judged.

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My phalaenopsis  has finished blooming, is it necessary to remove the stick used to support the stem? If so, do I need to trim the stem? How much? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. edward ho

I’m not so sure if I’d remove the support. Just depends on how long the flower spike is. I don’t think it would hurt anything if you did, except that it may droop down. To trim the stem is up to you, I belive. I have a Phal that I let the spike go, and it branched and rebloomed by itself. Many people sugest that it be cut just above the second node to induce rebloom. Agian, I feel it’s a matter of choice. Sam —  Stifled Orchid Nut      - S.O.N –

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My phalaenopsis  has finished blooming, is it necessary to remove the stick used to support the stem? If so, do I need to trim the stem? How much? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. edward ho

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