Where do I cut the spike?

Where do I cut the spike?

Orchid Care

Where do I cut the spike? Phalaenopsis will often produce a secondary flush of flowers from a node on the inflorescence.Of all of the more commonly available orchids, only Phalaenopsis (the moth orchid) will re-bloom from its old spike. Phalaenopsis will generally...
Phalaenopsis Basic Caring Guide

Phalaenopsis Basic Caring Guide

Beginners' Newsletter, Blog, Orchid Care

Phalaenopsis Basic Caring Guide Phalaenopsis, the moth orchid, is perhaps the best orchid for growing in the home, and is also a favorite with greenhouse growers. Well-grown plants can flower often, sometimes with a few flowers throughout the year, though the main...
Catasetum Culture Sheet

Catasetum Culture Sheet

Culture Sheets

Catasetum Culture Sheet This unusual group of orchids offers fascinating, waxy flowers that often have the peculiar habit of discharging their pollen masses (pollinia) onto pollinators. Almost always deciduous, the pseudobulbous plants have strict growing and resting...