Orchid Questions!?

I have been growing orchids for a year and have been doing well, however I have two question.





#1. I recently bought a "Goodale's Gift" orchid and cannot find any instruction on care on the internet.....Anyone know anything about this particular hybrid?





#2. A few weeks ago a shade fell on top of one of my potted orchids and broke one of the stems (two in a pot). I had to remove the 3 inch broken tip and blooms that were on it. Now that stem isn't growing any blooms. Is it ruined? Or is there a way I can trim it to make it bloom again? Thanks!

Orchid Questions!?
The first question, regarding the "Goodale's Gift" orchid needs a little more information. This is probably a brand name or the manufacturer's name. The type of orchid would determine the care. If the orchid does not have a tag inside the pot, then you could go to the store where you bought it, and see if any of the other plants have any tags in the pots. The tag would read something like: Phal, Phalenopsis, Cat, Cattleya or some other designation of the type of plant it is. The chances are high that the plant is a Phalenopsis, and if you look online for a picture of one of these, then you can see if the leaves match the type of plant you have. Phals take good light, but not direct southern exposure. They also like to be on the moist side, but like to dry out just a little bit in between. The plant with broken bloom tips will probably send bloom shoots out at the next appropriate bloom time if taken care of properly.
Reply:There's a Miltassia called "Goodale's Gift", Here's a search with pictures of different types of Miltassias:





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Reply:Miltassia is Miltonia x Brassia. They tend to have slightly long petals. And here's a care sheet for Brassia--I think this should be OK.





http://www.kauaiorchids.com/ko... Report It

Reply:the first quest, care and management whether it is a hybrid will be the same as those inbred. second shoot will surely sprout when time comes, but properly cut the stem injured.