Orchids from last year

13 years ago

My niece gave me an orchid last year that was blooming. I cut it down to about 6 inches after it stopped blooming. Over all this time I've watered it and gave it plenty of light. Nothing is happening yet. Is this normal? Did I kill it??

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auron22
13 years ago
What kind of orchid is it? I have not heard of pruning orchids before, but maybe there are some that tolerate it. Until we find out what kind it is though, can't really help you unless no orchid can be pruned. If you are unsure what kind it is, a picture can help.
terpguy
13 years ago
Either you have a dendrobium that you basically savaged or you cut the flower spike. Big difference and as indicated a bit more information would be helpful. A pic of the plant if possible. In the alternative google image search "Dendrobium" and "Phalaenopsis" and compare the foliage/growth habits.
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DeniseM120
Original Author
13 years ago
Ooops, guess I killed this one. Man, wish I would have known something about taking care of orchids before I killed it. Waaaa
auron22
13 years ago
Your sure it's dead? I hope not. At least you gained knowledge to make a thread and maybe research prior to posting :) I learned that the hard way too......