AboutWayne King Expertise Any question about orchid culture. I have thirty+ yrs of growing experience,president 2x of our local Orchid Growers Guild,held a position in most all other offices associated with the Guild at one time or another. Head of Orchid judging team for local club meetings and some shows. Member of two Orchid Socities and local Rep.for Mid America Orchid Congress for several yrs.I have in my collection about 800 Orchid plants of all types.
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Question Hi Wayne...I bought one of these in April, with 4 active flowering spikes. They are now starting to die. I had it in an East facing window, and recently moved to a west facing window. It is planted in a mossy medium. Anything you think I should be doing differently. Once all flowers have died on a spike, is there a particular way or place I should cut it? Anything you can share on this would be appreciated.
many thanks
Jonathan
Answer Jonathan, I recommend that you cut off the flower spikes at their point of origin on the plant and repot your plant into a standard orchid potting mix (has fir bark, perlite, etc). I would summer it out in a semishaded location and then you can move it back to either an east or west window. It likes some sunshine during the morning and/or late afternoon. After repotting it, water once per week. When there is new growth, start feeding with each watering (1/4 tsp per gallon). Be sure the pot you use for repotting has lots of drainage holes in the base and/or side.
