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Old 07-04-2007, 12:04 PM
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I bought a "Dennis Choice" x "Tradition" orchid & the flower (?) part lasted 2-3 months. Now it's brown & shriveled. Should I let the flower & stem fall off & wait for another to grow up? Or should it all go in the trash? The leaves still look healthy & the decorative (?) moss is still green. I don't believe it's been over-watered.

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Old 07-04-2007, 12:24 PM
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Do you know what type of orchid it is? Can you post a picture?
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Old 07-04-2007, 12:55 PM
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Thanks, here you go...

Paph. Hsinying Majukun "Dennis Choice" x Paph. Lawrenceanum "Tradition"



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Old 07-04-2007, 01:44 PM
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Cut the stem an inch or two from the bottom with STERILIZED shears or blade and wait for the next one.
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Old 07-04-2007, 01:54 PM
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Beautiful plant .. hold on to it!

Good growing!

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Old 07-04-2007, 03:08 PM
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Great leaves, very decorative. Of course if you prefer to get rid of it, can I have first refusal? Judi
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Old 07-04-2007, 03:32 PM
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Looks nice and healthy. You are doing great.

Cut the stem with a sterilized tool. That particular growth will not flower again, but a new growth (or two) will start shortly and they should flower.
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Old 07-14-2007, 06:08 PM
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Thanks for the advice. My plant is still green and appears to be recovering nicely from the trauma of losing a beautiful flower. It's still in the sun & not in the trash.
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Old 07-15-2007, 03:09 PM
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It really is a beautiful plant!!! I love how decorative the leaves are. You'll definitely have to post a picture when she flowers again!

Rachel
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Old 07-15-2007, 05:15 PM
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Plant looks great - keep up the great growing!

I am not a fan of moss on the surface of growing media, as it is hard to tell what is going on underneath.

btw, your plant's registered name is Paphiopedilum Hsinying Lawrenkun (Paphiopedilum lawrenceanum x Paphiopedilum Hsinying Majakun)

Thanks for mentioning using a STERILIZED blade Jasen. Even for dried stems it is important for disease/virus control.
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