Caring for an Orchid?

When my orchid finished flowering the instructions said to cut the stems at the first 'raised' joint, then new buds may start to form.





Well I did this, but alas, I think I may have cut the stems at the wrong end as I cut them at the 1st raised joints at the bottom! and all I am left with now is two stumps, it has been like this for months now, have I ruined the plant? Thanks :))

Caring for an Orchid?
Keep it - you never know - you should cut it back a little way at the top, but not as far as you have. The main problem most people have with orchids is to over-water them - they don't need very much at all - maybe one watering every 2 to 3 weeks in a centrally heated house. - but don't neglect them either. They are beautiful plants, and it is worth getting another one to practice on if you can - in the past I have simply not cut anything back at all, but cut off the dead bits , and it has reflowered within 4 to 5 months.
Reply:No I think you'll be ok.





I didn't cut mine at all and it flowered 2 more times from the top bud (each time) then it sent up a whole new stem from the bottom!





It did take about a year before it reflowered the first time. I keep mine in the bathroom (cool room) - water about every 4 weeks in winter (usually stick it in bath and run the shower!) and let drain - and a small cup of water every 2 weeks in summer.





I haven't fed or repotted mine yet - suppose i should sometime this year. All I can say is mine never dries out completely but I don't let it stand in water either.





good luck,
Reply:No you've done right,just keep it sparingly watered and feed with Orchid feed from your local garden centre
Reply:dont worry that you cut it wrong. i have one and made the mistake the 1st year but i persisted and was ok.got gorgeous flowers. biggest tip is to water it with cool water out your kettle every wek or so and keep the most healthy top leaves normally 4 or 5 or 6 and cut the rest off and keep it in similar situation as they dont like movin.

daisy