How to handle the flower stalk after the Phalaenopsis flowers fade? Can you cut off the whole stalk?

Friends who love growing flowers certainly won't miss having Phalaenopsis in their garden, because the elegant flower posture after the Phalaenopsis blooms can capture many people's hearts. However, after enjoying the beautiful moments of the Phalaenopsis, how should that long flower stalk be cut off?

In fact, many flower lovers don't know that Phalaenopsis is a perennial herbaceous plant, so by no means throw it away right after it finishes blooming, as that would be a great pity. Generally speaking, every flower bud of the Phalaenopsis grows on the flower stalk, some on the branching stems and some at the tip of the stalk, so how many nutrients the stalk can absorb is also related to the flower posture and color of each bloom. The long flower stalk of the Phalaenopsis usually emerges from the leaf axils, and if during growth its length reaches the maximum, it can easily affect the health of the plant, because a long stalk proves that the stalk is consuming excessive unnecessary nutrients and energy.

So what point in time is most suitable for cutting it off? Of course, it is after the Phalaenopsis flowering period ends that you start cutting. It is usually said that its flowering period mostly runs from after March, with flowers fading one after another, and then the stalk becomes dry. At this time we can handle the stalk and cut off the entire stalk, so as to benefit the plant's metabolism and its preparation for the next flowering cycle.

Before cutting, you need to prepare a pair of sharp scissors or pruning tools in advance, then first clean the scissors and make sure there are no insects or pathogens on them. Then when you start cutting, also be careful not to injure the plant's stem or leaves while cutting. Finally, the cut-off stalk should not be left beside the orchid; it should be discarded promptly, otherwise it can easily breed unnecessary pests. In addition, apply carbendazim powder or cinnamon powder to the cut after pruning,‌ to avoid fungal infection.

In conclusion, if you want the Phalaenopsis to keep growing flowers, it very much needs everyone's careful care. Starting around March after the Spring Festival, you can consider cutting off the stalk once the flowering period is over, because this is one of the important measures for maintaining the healthy regrowth of the Phalaenopsis.