Broken Phalaenopsis Spike: Can You Get a Straight Spike Next Time?

Broken Spike → Branching = Normal Phal Response

Many Phals branch after break. Your multi-directional flowers = buds opening toward light from different angles because plant was moved during bud formation.

Next Year: Train for Straight Spike

1. New spike emerges from leaf base.
2. Save stake from this year.
3. When spike >6", gently tie to stake.
4. Retie every 6" of growth.
5. Never move plant during bud formation—mark pot orientation (tag toward light).

Current Spike

Flowers done? Cut at base.

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