I have this phal orchid that I received as a gift two years ago. The flowers fell off and I cut the spike back to the bottom. It gained two new leaves, then sat for a long time doing nothing. I water it every few weeks. The water is from either RO water or water from my fish tank...I alternate. It sits on my kitchen table, So no direct sunlight, or indirect really. Just light from my French doors that lead outside...

Then in January, I noticed a new spike! Joy! But it shriveled and died about half way back. Then another new spike! More joy! It too has started to die... what's up with that!?!?!

Also, some roots sprang up in the back, but they shriveled and died too...

This post was edited by juniperbrea on Thu, Mar 7, 13 at 15:14