Where To Cut Orchid Stem After Flowers Fall Off!

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[@OhioTropics]

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[@barryroach1980]

Thanks for this, being a newbee in the orchid scene its terrifying knowing where to make the first cut !

[@OhioTropics]

You're welcome! Even if you do make a "wrong" cut on the flower stem, it won't kill your plant, so just remember that :-)

[@suzannelawlor1757]

Thats so handy to know, I've also been scared to make the cut..

[@tufteeandmills]

@@OhioTropicsI’ve just bought an orchid from a supermarket that was heavily reduced in price as it looked almost dead. I’m hoping to revive it! Some of the leaves were rotting as they were covered in compost but the remaining leaves look ok. It has just one stem. The white flowers on it are all wilted & drooping. The very top of the stem, where the flowers are still attached, is yellow, bent & looks to have been damaged. I’ve repotted the plant with orchid compost & watered it using orchid fertiliser. Do you advise that I cut the stem right back? If so do I cut above or below the very last node at the base of the stem? I’m nervous to cut in the wrong place!! Hoping you will kindly advise me!! Thank you!!!

[@dnhlskr]

Thank you so much for your recommendations! It was concise and right to the point! I hate it when instructions go on and on I love it

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed it Cindy!

[@alexvawter6266]

“Depending on my mood” love this! Thank you!

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamiemcdonald4279]

Great video, very informative. Also, i feel like you deserve a huge shout out all these comments and you have basically replied to everyone. Thats impressive.

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed, and I try! :-)

[@Larah1]

Excellent advice! I searched for orchid care on KZbin (I was gifted one and don't remember much about caring for them), ended up on your video, watched the whole thing while taking mental notes, and then thought the title of your book sounded familiar. Years ago I was a finalist in your book cover design contest! It's such a small world!

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed the video! And thank you for the submitting a design! :-)

[@eyeguyeyeguy1]

Nice. You can try to propagate new orchid plants (or Keikis ) from the spike you just cut off by wrapping the spike in spaghnum moss and putting it in a tall plastic or glass vase, with just the bottom end of the spike touching the bottom. Add a few ounces of distilled water, put fenestrated plastic plant wrap over the top of the vase and secure with tape or a rubber band. Put in a sunny window and the greenhouse terrarium often will grow a new plant off one of the dormant buds in a few months. Once the new roots get a few inches long, cut the new plant from the old spike and repot. Try this each time your orchid is done flowering to try to make more plants from the cut flower spike.

[@OhioTropics]

I will have to try this out. Thanks for the tip!

[@eyeguyeyeguy1]

Here is where I learned it from: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXiynamgfNqVpdk

[@berl.1599]

I can’t wait to get an orchid for my room but I’m here to know more so I don’t kill it when I do get one. Thank you so much!

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome!

[@ilovemilk06]

What a great video and helpful tips. I can tell you not only know what you’re doing but that you care about your plants beyond it being just an object.

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed the video Joey! I appreciate your comments :-)

[@angelakelley876]

Thank you so much for being informative and to the point instead of rambling like some videos. You told me exactly but I wanted to know.

[@OhioTropics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rachelwhitney8570]

"gives me a good show." I love this analogy! I've never heard it put like that, but it is true! A slow, beautiful show! Thank you for posting this much needed information! Myself and my orchid thank you!🌞

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@duke2307]

This was the best video I’ve seen. Thank you so much. I really liked how you explained that the orchid needs to rest. Makes so much sense!

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@amandacymore842]

This is exactly the information I was looking for today! Thank you!!

[@OhioTropics]

You are so welcome!

[@choosedifferenttv]

Thank you! This was a huge help! I’m new to Orchid care, and was so nervous to trim my orchid after blooming.

[@OhioTropics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@katrinafielding9146]

I was given an orchid as a present and kept it alive for over a year, I only water it, I want to prune it as it's getting too tall. Thank you for this video I feel more confident now.

[@OhioTropics]

Glad to hear! :-)

[@dsleigh289]

Very concise and helpful video - thank you! I'll be getting the ebook. The only other time in my life that I have had an orchid was during a phase when I didn't take as much time and energy researching plants. Now my husband has gifted me this orchid plant, and I'd like to keep it alive.

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Good luck with your plant :-)

[@southrootedoutsideoutdoors2052]

Thank you for the tips I’ve been soaking my Orchid just as you said and I bought some Orchid food as well, and it looks great 👍🏻

[@OhioTropics]

South Rooted OUTSIDE OUTDOORS You’re welcome! I’m glad to hear it is looking better!

[@deb1623]

Great, clear, and brief video. Now I know what to do. Thanks!

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@monalisaofficialtv314]

Awww, thank you very much... I have no idea, I thought my flower was dying, but I just realized that it's energy was consumed by flowers

[@OhioTropics]

you’re very welcome!

[@conniejenson6797]

Thank you so much. You answered a lot of my questions. Your such a gentleman!

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed the video Connie :-)

[@coastalphriends4913]

Thank you for including this video in your article! This filled in some questions!

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome!

[@solomonschneider9860]

You teach this in a way that really resonates with me, thanks so much. These are such oddly emotional plants to take care of. New to it here, but growing into it. For sure getting the ebook.

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed! 😊

[@TravelsBook]

Thanks for the educational video about orchid care! 👍👍👍

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome!

[@joanmikasha-alexander8771]

Newbie too my son and his wife got me one after I fell Feb 24 and broke my shoulder just like the one you have flowering .it lost all the flowers on 1 stem last week..thank you for this easy to understand vid...its been sending out a new central leaf since the flowers wilted and the other stem is still flowering. My son is coming tomorrow and I wanted to show him i was able to learn how to care for this beautiful living being 4 months tomorrow that its been blooming...always been to afraid to buy one that I'd kill it...now I'm excited to have another passion....thank you so much Joanie

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome Joanie! I hope you are recovered from breaking your shoulder!

[@tnj149]

Thanks for your videos they are so very helpful! I just purchased your book (e-book) from Amazon. Thanks again. I also subscribed your videos👍👍👍

[@OhioTropics]

Hi Judith! Thanks for your support and I'm glad you enjoy the videos! I'm going to try and make more soon!

[@wanessas.2728]

Thank you for the tips. I appreciate it!

[@OhioTropics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stephdeferie5662]

thanks, very helpful for a new orchid owner!

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome Steph!

[@zhengruolan9583]

Thank you for the tips!! So excited to grow my first moth orchid! ^_^

[@OhioTropics]

You're welcome!

[@sabrinashea198]

Thank you. Just what I needed. ❤😊

[@rachelbyron2836]

I wish you’d post more videos. I just saw one of your posts on Reddit and literally watched all your videos. Very informative and wish you’d extend your knowledge with other plant varieties

[@OhioTropics]

Hi Rachel! Noted...I plan on starting to publish more videos. I've been focusing most of my efforts on my writing on my blog, but hearing your comment reinforces that I'll have to strike more of a balance. I actually just shot a video for KZbin recently and will publish it soon, and there will be more to come...thanks for taking the time to comment and please stay tuned!

[@marcinkowalski2668]

Thanks daddy, your advise saved my orchid 😘

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome!

[@giovybez8061]

Thank you! This is exactly what I wanted to know. You rock.

[@OhioTropics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mildredbaxter3071]

Thank you for the info about cutting the stem of the orchids. You Rock. I am new. TC

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome Mildred! Thanks for the taking the time to comment! Best of luck to you!

[@MinhNguyen-mo5fp]

Thank you for sharing your useful tips 😊🥰

[@OhioTropics]

My pleasure 😊

[@MrandMrsLeighs]

Thank you! Started subscribing to you. This video helps me and gave me knowledge. Just cut my flower stem.

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome!

[@ericarubero4198]

You made everything so easy to understand, so appreciated, thank you! P.s you have an amazing voice for Asmr…just saying lol 😊

[@OhioTropics]

Awww, well thank you! You are very welcome and I'm glad to help! :-)

[@che_tan77]

Thanks! Just bought an orchid with withered flowers for very cheap yesterday.

[@OhioTropics]

It's always satisfying to buy plants on sale! :-)

[@tufteeandmills]

@@OhioTropicsif these plants aren’t bought at the reduced price they just get thrown away by the supermarkets which is a big pity!!!

[@ElizaBeet3129]

Alright I dont have many plants but im obsessed with u. Subscribed.

[@OhioTropics]

I’m glad you enjoy my channel! 🥳

[@DianaLR27]

Thank you!

[@viruh7316]

Thank you, I'm always stressing about my plants, i always get them but i dont know how to care for them, but i dont want to be a bad plant mom, so this helped me a lot

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@jerryaraujo7205]

you answered all my questions. thank you

[@OhioTropics]

Happy to help!

[@brown-eyedgirl858]

Thank you SO MUCH! Very very helpful 🙏🥰💃🏻

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@travissmith7471]

Very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@OhioTropics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nancymustachio1803]

Thank you - just what I needed to know!

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome Nancy!

[@fepeerreview3150]

That was very helpful. Thank you.

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@andycosta68]

Thank you. That was very helpful.

[@OhioTropics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cioli23]

Excellent instruction thank you!!

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome Andrea!

[@annduplessis9081]

I loved this video...Thank you

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@milsgarage]

Thank you! i really appreciate your help! Subbed.

[@OhioTropics]

Glad I could help!

[@cristinalacoste2062]

Thank you for this! I had cut it down and was afraid that I had damaged the plant. xo

[@OhioTropics]

Glad I could help!

[@trazdawson757]

Thanks for the information mines about to drop its blooms and get its first snip since I’ve had it it’s already started growing a new leaf and multiple new roots

[@OhioTropics]

Good luck! :-)

[@MicTheChick22]

Thank you for sharing!

[@OhioTropics]

My pleasure!

[@genevievepineda2600]

Thank you for this 💚

[@OhioTropics]

You're so welcome!

[@happydays7143]

I am a bit late to the party but loved your clear video so hopefully you are still around for questions - when do I repot my miniature orchid which I got in August and has bloomed until now . Thank you for your helpful videos Xx

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome! I would say you'd be good to repot it soon. Maybe wait until late winter once you notice root and leaf growth. :-)

The video will be interesting, thank you very much, I also learned a lot from this video

[@OhioTropics]

Trần Hoa Lan You are very welcome!

[@diannereagan5988]

Great info! Thanks

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome Dianne!

[@julietaba]

Thanks for sharing

[@OhioTropics]

Thanks for watching!

[@nudetaynehatwobble]

Thanks for the advice straight shooter

[@nudetaynehatwobble]

@Jeremiah Allen thank you Jeremiah

[@nudetaynehatwobble]

@@mordechaidevon2910 so good

[@annettamackey1538]

Thanks for sharing. My orchids seem to continue to bear flowers & the leaves seem to start dying off. Needed to hear this.

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome Annetta!

[@jamesk8s1]

GREAT! thank u!!

[@OhioTropics]

You're welcome!

[@BikingVikingMTB]

Hi Being new to Orchids and keeping it alive ( actually its the wifes she had one bought her for Mothers day) its a phalaenopsis white and it has given me about 12 gorgeous blooms of flowers but now I only have two and the stems are extremely long. I’m just discovered you think your videos are really really informative. So as soon as the last two flowers drop I’m gonna cut the stems right back and I think I’m gonna report it because the root system underneath doesn’t look brilliant although it is thriving leaves are in really good condition not drooping not yellow and bright green in colour .!

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Good luck with your plants :-)

[@miaestella6572]

thank you! :)

[@OhioTropics]

No problem 😊

[@merrilybeck872]

I have a beauty that I trimmed back to center of the plant when the blossoms dropped off.... in just a few months, low and behold, I discovered a new stem forming.... I water usually by misting the bark until it feels heavy enough and had read that you don't feed a flowered orchid... it's in a room with very bright light but not in direct sun really fun to see what happens! consider it a gift when one of them re-blooms (maybe they like my choice of Netflix viewing...)

[@OhioTropics]

Make sure that you're thoroughly watering. Misting probably isn't enough! Is it growing in moss or bark?

[@robinstadwick7319]

Thank you for the video! Is there any after care that needs done after cutting the stem, to protect the cut?

[@OhioTropics]

Not at all! Just normal watering and routine care :-)

[@user-ch2qm1vw1o]

I accidentally clicked on’not like’. I very much DID like!

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed! Did you unclick the "unlike" button? :-)

[@saintmichellegames]

Thank you :)

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome Michelle!

[@arturochichoyjuanitalinare6868]

Que tal amigo las orquidias preciosas. Excelente video. Disculpa la planta que tienes al lado derecho como se llama esta hermosa y no la reconozco podrías ayudarme con eso eso por favor. Soy Juanita de Irapuato Gto México abrazos

[@abjar4630]

Thank you

[@OhioTropics]

You're welcome 😊

[@chuckmaddison2924]

Hi there, I'm now watching your video. I had 2 before and I killed them trying to trim. I seriously have no idea. I kept them in a room with no direct sun and bit of water every few weeks. I now have another, nothing fancy just a basic $ 30 pink and that's the limit of my knowledge. And it needs a trim, about 2 feet tall with 3 flowers that look like on the way out. The wife getting fed up in case I make my failure hit $90.

[@OhioTropics]

Don't despair. We learn from our failures and from continually seeking to improve :-). You can do it!

[@sunvavachi]

This was a helpful video. Just tried your method so I'll see if anything blooms towards the fall/autumn. I got mine as a gift so I'm hoping it blooms again. Just waiting for the last four blooms to fall off and wait alittle before trimming the stem. I've never owned a plant so I'm hoping it survives. Haha.

[@OhioTropics]

Good luck! I'm glad you found the video helpful. Once you get used to orchids, they're easy to grow!

[@LisaGilliland-yy2ml]

I would love to see advice on getting nun orchids to bloom. No blooms for two years now. Thanks!

[@OhioTropics]

I'll keep that in mind! I've actually never grown that one though!

[@Emmak1992]

How long do they typically take to rebloom with regular care? I am doing the stem trimming method above the second node.

[@OhioTropics]

Hi Emilia! It can vary, but many times you will see new branching on the flower stem within days or weeks. Give it time and patience though :-).

[@mamanya22]

This was very helpful, thanks for the tips! But I also have a question about the drawing behind you. I’m very curious about it. Can you speak about what it is, it’s origin, and meaning/intent? Thank you much! -Anya

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome! It was just something we found at a flea market that we liked! I don't know anything about the background unfortunately :-)

[@suzannevega2289]

Thank you much! Is the plant you demonstrated on needing to be repotted? It looks like there are many roots growing up or is it better to leave them as are?

[@OhioTropics]

You can probably repot orchids every 2-3 years, but sometimes I get lazy! As far as the aerial roots, they naturally grow them, so it's not always an indication that it needs to be repotted.

[@terrannowlan3609]

My large orchid has about 5 bulbs at the base, 2 have stems with flowers which I will be cutting back soon (we are in New Zealand so reversed seasons of course). Will each "bub area" at the base potentially grow a stem that has flowers on it or do they often only have one or 2 that grow? Good vid mate, thanks

[@OhioTropics]

What kind of orchid do you have? Is it a Phalaenopsis or is it one that grows pseudobulbs like Cattleya type orchids?

[@rebeccacronie7544]

My orchid bloomed and then the flowers fell off, after that the stem started to dry out and go a yellowish colour, I then cut it off at the neared node and since then the rest of the stem has turned the same. It’s grew two healthy dark green leaves and a new one is starting to grow. What do I do with the dead stem? And will my orchid re bloom? And if it does when? Thanks

[@OhioTropics]

Hi Rebecca! Sometimes that happens, and in that case, you would just cut the flower spike off as close to the bottom as you can. Your orchid will send out new flower spikes and will typically do it yearly if they're happy. They will typically send out new spikes in Fall/Winter, but I've seen some of mine do it at other times of the year as well. Hope this helps!

[@jennyfinnell7719]

I love that deep blue and white flower pot. Where did you get it?

[@OhioTropics]

Thanks Jenny! Gosh, I don't remember where I got that pot. Probably at a local shop somewhere but my memory escapes me!

[@angel.heart007]

Exactly video that I needed! Thanks for sharing. It’s now middle of May, the flowers finally dropped off my phalaenopsis. I cut the stem back and there is a node that’s wanting to grow. I’m debating if I should just cut it all the way down to the base or leave it to maybe produce more flowers. My question is, is it too late in the season for it to waste energy producing more flowers? And if I cut it down to the base, do I feed orchid fertilizer still?

[@OhioTropics]

You can trim the flowering stalk at any time. I prefer not to cut it all the way down anymore because it gives your plant the opportunity to rebloom if you just trim it back to a node. They won't always rebloom off the original stalk, but they often do. I would still fertilize the plant year round for the most part. You can probably refrain during the winter time.

[@angel.heart007]

@@OhioTropics awesome! Thanks for the tip!

[@brookem6531]

I repotted my orchid a year ago in potting soil 😬 I see alot of people use bark/moss etc. It has bloomed a couple time since then. Should I repot into a different substance? For having not been the best plant owner I would say it's doing pretty well. Has alot of big leaves at the base and they're dark green. Over all it looks healthy but I feel like I'm the only one using potting soil, in a Clay pot..... any advice?

[@OhioTropics]

Hi Brooke! You might have just the right combination of conditions for that to work! Usually that spells death for moth orchids! Phalaenopsis orchids are epiphytes which means that they grow on trees in nature. Their root systems are exposed to a lot of air. These particular plants don't grow in the ground in nature. Like you mentioned, they are either grown in a bark mix or in sphagnum moss. I personally grow almost all of my orchids in a bark mix. It ensures that they get enough oxygen. They need a chunky media really to do well and survive. I would have to see a photo of your plant, but I would suggest that you change to a bark mix. Maybe email me some photos first of your plant? I'm very curious now! You can send the email to [e-mail]

[@thatgirljax]

this is great! thanks. my orchid is about to bloom 7 buds but i notice the roots are pretty wilds even coming out the top and over the pot on the bottom. should i trim that and if so do i wait until the flowers are done?

[@OhioTropics]

I would not trim the exposed roots. I would make sure that those exposed roots don't dry out, so go ahead and mist those roots frequently. Perhaps when you repot your orchid, you can bury at least some of those exposed roots in the bark mix. Hope this helps!

[@thatgirljax]

@@OhioTropics thank you it does!

[@avapolan5045]

Thanks so much for your helpful video! Can you please tell me the name of the plant to your right.

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome Ava! That is a ZZ plant.

[@lovemagicandroad]

Thank you! I knew NOTHING about orchids when I almost threw one out after it bloomed, a friend said cut it down and now I got one to bloom again twice. Another once. Just one of my orchids ain’t doing a thing. Maybe cut it all the way down? There are other pale green-gray strands and I’m not sure what they are, just kinda hanging around and growing well, but no blooming. Should these be cut too, as I’m just leaving those be. They’re kinda succulent and fleshy and might hold moisture for the plant. Who knows. Thank you for the great video. Greatly appreciated.

[@OhioTropics]

You're very welcome! The pale green-gray strands that you see are aerial roots. Do NOT cut those off. I would mist those to water them. Even daily if you can. As far as the flower spike, it doesn't always rebloom. But as long as it's green, I would leave it on the plant and wait :-).

[@sheripatmor6359]

Leaves showed white, fluffy-looking, sticky growth, possibly a fungus. Gently removed with wet q-tips. What would initiate this and how can I treat/prevent it? Otherwise looks healthy. Mercedes

[@patriciascott4211]

Usually these last me a few months before the leaves fall off then I put them outside because my apartment is so small then forget about them .. I’m bad. But The leaves started falling off of a new one that I just got only a about 2 weeks ago and I’m so sad. But I will try this and be nicer to it. It did have another tiny group of leaves growing in the same pot , I separated it hoping it will grow a branch ? Not sure how that works. But I put it in a clear glass bowl by the window

[@OhioTropics]

With good care, they should bloom yearly for you!

[@A1Sauce_]

Good looks goat I thought my orchid was doomed

[@OhioTropics]

Glad it was helpful :-)

[@A1Sauce_]

@@OhioTropics I have a question if you’ve got the time, I cut off the whole stem since it was turning brown, and a new stem was growing, is there a good way to guide the new stem to grow in a different direction? Because the way it’s growing right now is directly under a leaf and is pushing it, shaping it along with the leaf, if that makes sense

[@tanyaspeirs5763]

I just purchased the Zamioculcas like yours on the table! I want to keep the length/height on my orchid(it’s currently 2 1/2 ft but blooms are finishing. Will new sprout grow as tall Or should I cut just below flowers and hope it sprouts there?

[@OhioTropics]

The new sprout may or may not grow as tall. It will likely be a little shorter. Sometimes you will start to see the new side branches off the old flower stalk, so you'll know where to cut. But if you don't see any, just cut where I describe below the flowers and it most likely will continue blooming for you!

[@willardwells4272]

No I had bought one on a roadside curb they was selling them and I bought mine home and my paddles has been falling off ever since but still got new buds what could it be

[@user-kh7of1fl2w]

Hi the other plant you have in the video there not the orchid. Do you have videos on care for those aswell? I have one of them also and would like some helpful tips to take good care of it. Thank you 😊

[@OhioTropics]

Hello! That is a ZZ plant. I don't have a video on this plant, but I'm happy to make one at some point! In the meantime, here is my blog post that you can refer to on ZZ plant care: www.ohiotropics.com/2019/05/14/zz-plant-care-growing-and-propagation-tips/

[@LisetteZ3]

Inaccidentaly drowned my orchids 😔 the slower stems had completely died and turned brown. The leaves seem ok though, so I just cut the stems. Came here to see if there’s a chance it will bloom again. So now I know, next year 🤞 thank you!

[@OhioTropics]

Good luck Lisette! It may have also been very coincidental timing. Flower stalks won't last forever :-)

[@LisetteZ3]

@@OhioTropics that’s actually a relief to hear, thanks!

[@susanhook1872]

Thank you for this information. My question is this. Is it okay for an orchid to grow sideways and not straight up like you generally see them?

[@OhioTropics]

Yes, there is nothing wrong with that! They'll often grow that way in nature.

[@daniellehuck5054]

Great info., thank you! Any advice on air roots? I have one beautiful orchid with lots of air roots. Should I cut them off?

[@OhioTropics]

Glad you enjoyed! I would leave all the aerial roots. You can mist them regularly to make sure they don't shrivel up. Next time you repot your plant, you can put as many of those aerial roots under your bark mix. Good luck! :-)

[@daniellehuck5054]

@@OhioTropics Thank you!!! 😊

[@Lucyhaganportraits]

Great video and definitely going to get your guide. Where would you cut if the orchid spike had already split/forked. Both bloomed, but one still has a new bud. Should i trim below the fork, and have one single spike again? Or cut olboth forks independently? Hope that makes sense 🙈 x

[@Lucyhaganportraits]

Btw this is the case for both main stems. Thanks again x

[@OhioTropics]

Hi Lucy! I think I understand what you're saying! Why not try one of each and see what happens? :-)

[@Lucyhaganportraits]

Thanks for the reply, I'll give it a go haha 🤞🤞 :)

[@n.karama4805]

Hi, i hope you read this and would kindly answer my question. So i have an orchid that have 5 spikes. All the blooms already dropped. My question is, if I cut all the spikes all the way to the base, how many new spikes will I get in the next season? Is it possible that it will grow 5 spikes again?

[@OhioTropics]

Hi Naila! Wow, 5 spikes is a lot on one plant! I wouldn't recommend cutting all of them down. I would suggest cutting it right below where the bottom flower was on each stalk, like I talked about in the video. They should branch off and continue blooming. If the plant had 5 flower stalks when you obtained it, I would say it's unlikely to do that in your home. It was probably grown in very optimal conditions to generate that many spikes. If you cut all of them off, I can't predict how many flower spikes it will grow, but I'd be shocked if it grew 5 for you. Hope this helps.

[@kidneycarecoaching3766]

My orchid I got it in November has buds at the tip and blooms are still present but starting to fall off.

[@OhioTropics]

They last quite a long time!

[@joanmikasha-alexander8771]

When is your paperback coming out......I love the pic of the white one with a raspberry center omg I want one. Could you please tell me what it is???

[@OhioTropics]

Hi Joanie! I have a paperback version of Moth Orchid Mastery available on Amazon :-) I actually got a book deal with a traditional publisher and will have my first book out in March! I'm super excited...the topic is houseplant care in general, but I profile many plants in the second half of the book, including orchids.

[@BTArnold100]

I cut much lower than the node below the flower. They were stressed store-bought orchids and I have actually just repotted them because their medium was in such bad shape. My friend, who is a florist, recommended I cut low and continue using flowering feed instead of growing feed to promote new flowering growth. Have I done anything wrong? I am really worried because I love these plants.

[@OhioTropics]

Hi Bryce! You can absolutely use the "bloom booster" fertilize to encourage better blooming. As far as cutting them lower, there is nothing wrong with this. But I would recommend cutting one, or two nodes max, below where the bottom flower was. I wouldn't cut much lower, but you can experiment. If anything, it will not kill the plant if you cut in the "wrong" spot. Sometimes you can actually see where the new flower stems are coming out, and this makes it easy to know where to cut. Hope this helps.

[@emilym1889]

I received an orchid as a give 4 months ago. I has bloomed I think 3 times and now is inches taller than the sticks it is attached to. If it is still blooming do I trim it anyways? I’m scared I’ll kill it.

[@OhioTropics]

I would wait until all the flowers have fallen off before trimming it. Regardless, you will not kill the plant simply by trimming or cutting off the flower spike :-). You can kill it in many other ways though :-D

[@saundracarr9882]

Hello, I’m new to your channel. I just subscribed and ordered your moth Orchard mysteries e book. I just had a question. I would like to ask you how does a orchid grow under a growing light? I don’t know what kind of orchid it is. I’m new to the orchids. I’ve had mine for year. I got it for last Mother’s Day it’s doing very very well growing. I just repotted it, I was amazed at the roots. I had to cut a couple off, but it had all kinds of green growth. Very strong Roots when I took the plant out of its pot to put it in a bigger pot. There were a lot of white roots new roots that had put on. I’ve had this under a grow light for maybe a little over a month. I don’t know much about the orchid. It’s beautiful. It was bloomed for probably three months as well. tips on this orchid would be welcomed just learning as I go. I set it in water full for four hours once a week and it has grown immensely. There was no rotted roots when I reported it. A couple was it and they weren’t rotted. They just was old. my orchid looks very happy but I do want it to bloom by winter again that would be wonderful. I’m assuming I will have to take the light off of it for that to happen. I enjoy your channel. I’m going to enjoy watching more videos thank you so much. Have a blessed day.

[@OhioTropics]

So glad that you're enjoying my channel! Grow lights are great, and you can use them year-round. It sounds like your plant is very happy so I'll just tell you to keep doing what you are doing!

[@jessik615]

Hi from columbus

[@OhioTropics]

Hi there! :-)

[@CarolJoyable]

Thank you for your help! I wanted to buy your ebook but I don’t have kindle. When will your paperback be available? (8/24/2020)

[@OhioTropics]

It's actually on Amazon! There is an eBook, paperback and audiobook even :-)

[@CarolJoyable]

Ohio Tropics I swear I didn’t see the book but I’m going right now to look again! Thank you for replying!

[@lucerinamarshall9593]

What kind of soil to use for re planting the orchids

[@OhioTropics]

There is no soil used at all for Phalaenopsis (moth orchids). They are typically grown in bark mixes made specifically for orchids, or you can also grow them in sphagnum moss. There are some orchids that grow in soil, but not Moth Orchids.