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Expert: Wayne King - 6/10/2009


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What care is needed AFTER orchids bloom?

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Maxine, in general, most types of orchids should be repotted in an orchid potting mix commercially available at stores selling orchids.  In the process of repotting, rinse off the roots and remove any that are mushy as these are dead.

In the case of phalaenopsis, attention should be given to the old flower spike.  If the flower spike remains green, you may cut it just above a node (joint). In some instances, a branch of the flower spike may be initiated at the node and that branch may flower.

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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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