I don't quite understand can you clarify....

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Posted by Amy on August 12, 2003 at 21:28:42:

In Reply to: Phalenopsis flower stem posted by J. Brown on August 12, 2003 at 12:55:51:

Is the actual flower spike dead and dried out? Really regardless, after blooming from the same stem of a phal. 3x's, you should cut the stem off entirely. That many bloomings from one spike is draining the plant of necessary sugars and energy that it needs to grow leaves and roots. This will allow it to put on a more spectacular floral display for you next blooming season (likely a new spike will start for you in about 6 mos).

Did this answer your question? I'm not sure I answered what you were asking. Let us know if you still need more info.

Good growing!

Amy

: The flower stem on my phalenopsis is dead. It has bloomed three times in the past. I trimmed it after the last blooming. The foliage is healthy. Will it bloom again?

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: Is the actual flower spike dead and dried out?  Really regardless, after blooming from the same stem of a phal. 3x's, you should cut the stem off entirely.  That many bloomings from one spike is draining the plant of necessary sugars and energy that it needs to grow leaves and roots.  This will allow it to put on a more spectacular floral display for you next blooming season (likely a new spike will start for you in about 6 mos).  

: Did this answer your question?  I'm not sure I answered what you were asking.  Let us know if you still need more info. 

: Good growing!  

: Amy

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: : The flower stem on my phalenopsis is dead. It has bloomed three times in the past. I trimmed it after the last blooming. The foliage is healthy. Will it bloom again? 



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