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Phalaenopsis Recovery After Stem Dieback: Offshoot Spike and Basal Growth

Multiple Recovery Signs

Brown stems removed (leave 1–2 inch stumps). Green stem with 1 cm offshoot = secondary spike. New basal growth = potential new spike or root. Watch: spike = green/reddish, flattened; root = green tip + gray body.

Cutting Brown Tip on Green Stem

Optional: cut to node + 1 inch. Or leave. Either works.

Care Continuity

Bright indirect, 60–85°F, >50% humidity, weak weekly feed, water when barely moist.

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