How do I trim an orchid?

The spikes on my orchid are turning brown. The blooms have almost completely fallen off. I know I'm supposed to trim at a node, but is this the node closest to the.. excuse me for lack of terminology, main shoot of the plant, or is it the node after the last bloom, which is actually located ON the spike, rather than the base of the spike? I'm a bit confused.





Thanks so much. :)

How do I trim an orchid?
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Reply:Just trim it off above the bulb. or above any node on crucifix types.
Reply:Dear keri what kind of orchid /how old /any your request is not enough information /ORCHIDS dendro? spider?


venda?and every one incare are not same
Reply:Check if it is a Phaleanopsis orchid, as these frequently resprout blooms from old stems. If the stem is brown and dead this isn't of course possible. If it is a Phalaenopsis, it can flower for many months from the same stem. This type of orchid has thick fleshy leaves, arriving from a central point, and is commonly called the moth orchid, as its flowers resemble moths in flight. There's a link to a photo here, showing leaves and flower spike:


http://www.calyxflowers.com/SellGroup/Sp...





I leave all of my different orchid flower stems to die naturally, allowing goodness to be returned to the plant, and then cut them off close to the growing point. This prevents the dead stems from getting infection, after they die, and then transferring to the healthy plant.





Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:Cut them all the way off at the point where they emerge from the plant.