How do I trim back an orchid?

Question

How far back should I cut the spike? All the blooms fell off a few days ago and I read it should be trimmed now but I’ve never done it before. #OrchidLovers

@ForFoxSake · Accepted Answer

Cut the spike near the base, the orchid will thank you! It will have a lot of extra energy for leaves and roots.

@ForFoxSake · Answer

“Enhance, enhance, enhance”

@ForFoxSake · Answer

Eventually a new spike will emerge. Here’s one emerging on one of mine.

@hoyahead · Answer

@ForFoxSake i learned something new today! thanks for the visual aids 🤓 #TodayILearned

@MethodicalMiro · Answer

Thank you for this information and also the visual demonstration! I’m very grateful for this because I want my orchids to survive and bloom beautifully.

How do I trim back an orchid?

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