Mystery Orchid Gift: Likely Phalaenopsis, Cut Brown Stem, Wait for Rebloom

Friend gave two orchids in bark, one with 2 blooms (now fallen, stem browning), other green no blooms. Type unknown.

Probably Phalaenopsis

Thick oval leaves, no bulbs, center stem = Phalaenopsis (80%+ chance).

Cut brown stem low.
Phalaenopsis bloom once yearly—be patient.
Provide care: bright indirect, 60–85°F, humidity >50%, water when media barely moist.

Location and friend's care instructions would help tailor advice.

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