There have been discussions about this in the past and the need for a rest is not regarded as important. Some will make side branches from the blooming spike and bloom for ages. Depends on your personal preference.

Link is to pic. of orchid society benching where spikes have been cut off at the base and then the owners have had an anxious wait for new spikes to grow.

Orchid society meeting - phalaenopsis hybrid benching

Thank you for the info, it is much appreciated.

sandee, please tell me the name of the plant on the tag and or a picture of the flower,,, Thanks

I no longer have tags, out of four only one had a tag to begin with. My daughter had bought them from a clearance sale somewhere.

how about a picture?