Handling a Broken Cymbidium Flower Spike

Can a Snapped Cymbidium Spike Bloom in Water?

A Cymbidium spike is nearly broken off, not near blooming. Options: leave hanging, tape, or cut and place in water.

Best Practice

If only bent, it may continue. If broken open, cut it off, trim ½ inch from the base for fresh tissue, and place in a vase with water plus a little sugar or 7-Up. Change water weekly (twice weekly better). Spikes are brittle below 60°F.