Orchid Finished Blooming: Spike Trimming and Repotting

Post-Bloom Care: Cut Spike and Repot

Merri Beth's orchid bloomed prolifically for months, then suddenly stopped, all flowers dropped. Leaves very healthy. Asks: cut flower stem where brown (above that, stem green)? Will it bloom again?

Expert Response

Normally old spike turns brown from tip down. Cut just above a node (joint) in green spike. Some spikes naturally turn brown and die—won't rebloom from old spike. Don't forget to repot in orchid mix after flowering.