growth habit.
Should You Cut the Old Flower Spike?
If the flower spike has turned completely brown and dry, it can be cut off near the base.
If it is still green, a Phalaenopsis may sometimes produce a new side branch and bloom again from the same spike. The American Orchid Society notes that Phalaenopsis is among the orchids that can rebloom from an old flower spike.
You can therefore:
- Leave the green spike alone
- Cut just above a node to encourage a possible side branch
- Cut the entire spike
