Phals don't require a rest period. Indirect light during winter, in your zone is weak. Depending on your exposure, you would want to make sure they are getting enough light to encourage growth. Phals like warmer temps, not cool

Move the plants closer to the windows and water when almost dry. If the temps are too cool, and the light too weak, you can run into problems.

What are they planted in? Check to make sure the media isn't broken down and staying too wet. You might want to repot.

Give the plants good light, warmth and don't overwater. You should start to see leaf/root growth as the days lengthen.

Jane

Thanks for the response Jane. The original one was repotted last year, i used an orchid bark planting mix that I had bought. The ones I just bought were started in florists oasis (I think that's what they're called) the little green blocks. The oasis with the plant in it was potted up in plain spagnum moss. When I water, I hold the pot over the sink and let excess water drain. The plants themselves are very potbound but healthy looking. One is actually sending out a new stem and I can just see the new buds starting to form. Should I wait til after flowering before I repot? As for the light, the first one is in the sunroom beside a window but still getting direct light. The other 2 are in another room but also getting bright light. I don't want to put them to close to the window because, even in winter we get very strong sun some days and I don't want them to burn. Marg

Hi, Marg!

I'll chime in~~Try not cutting the bloom spike off after. I cut mine down a bit, leaving a few nubs (don't know what the term is for the swollen parts on the stem). Usually a spike grows off the spike, sometimes over and over. I have phals blooming right now since summer--same plants; off-spikes and new spikes from the base too. You might give it a try; nothing to lose...

Wait until after it flowers to repot. If its doing well, leave well enough alone.

Jane