Phalaenopsis: Is this a Keiki? Should I still prune?

[SusanG]

Thanks for the input and insights everyone!

I've now got a task list

Repot ASAP (I'm going to use bark)
Nice big watering
Start using a fertiliser (weak/week) that contains no Urea

Couple of questions:

Can I cut back the dried spike (image right) and should I do that before repotting or after?

And what about the dried bit above the spike that has the bud? leave it alone or cut it back?

Should I repot into the same size pot?

I'm going to search through the forum for answers but will be appreciative of anyone answering those questions for me!

[vmax3000]

Susan,
There's no problem cutting a dried spike, even the bit above the keiki. Just take care not to injure the plant in the process (what I have done...) From my understanding and experience, Phals usually do well in a pot that's diameter is approximately a third to a half of the leaf span. So, if your leaf span is, say 30 cm, then a pot of 10 to 15 cm should do nicely. They tend to like to "topple" out of pots, so I have several of mine in shorter, wider pots (more like a bulb-type pot or tray). Just depends on what pot you find appealing, I suppose. These are just rules of thumb, though.

I'll be interested to hear how it all turns out!
Good growing to you,