New Orchid blues

[Clawhammer]

Plant looks happy.

I think the amount of water and frequency may be about right, but the delivery should be changed. Just add the same amount of melted water. Orchids do not encounter ice in the wild and Phals in particular are warm weather plants.

Occasionally add 1/2 strength fertilizer.

It probably wouldn't hurt to repot if you really want to get into it. Use the same medium that it is potted in (bark, sphagnum moss). Pot size is fine for the long term.

[Orchid Canuck]

Thanks, Clawhammer
Should I cut that long stem back? or just let t keep growing longer the way it is?
In that case, I'll need a longer stem support of some sort, right?

[Clawhammer]

Originally Posted by Orchid Canuck

Thanks, Clawhammer
Should I cut that long stem back? or just let t keep growing longer the way it is?
In that case, I'll need a longer stem support of some sort, right?

After the flowers have fallen off you can either cut the spike or let it die back naturally. Some phalaenopsis spikes grow continuously but for this hybrid it will die back.