Orchid care after blooming is crucial for maintaining the health and longevity of your plant. Most moth orchids or Phalaenopsis will grow a new flower spike about once a year, which can be in bloom for 3-5 months. After the flowers have fallen off, there are three main options: do nothing and allow the bloom to fall off on its own, snip the flower, or leave the orchid alone.
After the flowers have fallen off, you can cut back the flower spike to just above a node (the small bump on the stem), encouraging the orchid to produce a new spike and bloom again in the future. If the plant looks brown, it’s best to leave them alone and cut off the flowering stem with sharp scissors to promote regrowth.
Repotting your orchid after it has finished blooming (usually in spring) is recommended, as most Phalaenopsis can grow up to two years before they need to be repotted. You can cut them back behind where the last flower was and it may rebloom from unused nodes, or you can cut them all the way and wait. Caring for orchids after they bloom may mean repotting, as they prefer to be in cramped quarters and only need soil changed when it begins to bloom again.
In summary, orchid care after blooming involves cutting back the flower spike, repotting if necessary, adding fertilizer, and moving the orchid to a new location. The ultimate goal is to encourage the plant to bloom again, provided that their required cultural conditions are met.
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