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Phalaenopsis Spike Genetics: Brown vs. Green After Bloom

Two Genetic Types

Some hybrids: spike dies back (brown) after bloom—normal.
Others: spike stays green, may rebloom.

Both just finished flowering season. Repot in fresh mix: soak mix, unpot, cut mushy roots, plastic pot. Strong leaf/root growth follows for next year's bloom.

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