orchid stem like a stick

[Cntry]

It can take several months for it to produce more blooms for you. Sometimes if you cut it around the node like they were telling you about you can get more blooms or sometime what is called a keiki which is a baby orchid. Don't cut them off until they have roots about 3inchs long. They are so cute to and can sometimes even bloom on the mother plant.

[wintergirl]

Originally Posted by 2orchid

Hey winter girl, when you say you "leave your spikes" does that mean you cut them above the node, or just leave them entirely after bloom without cutting the spike at all?

I leave them entirely if it is still green. Sometimes part of a spike will die and dry up, I trim it down to the next green node. Some say "if it's green, don't be mean". If your spikes are in the way and you want to trim them down it is your choice. I leave mine up.