Dendrobium Phalaenopsis Flower Spike

An example is dendrobium phalaenopsis.
Dendrobium phalaenopsis flower spike. It s a slightly brighter green and a tad flattened with what looks almost like a tiny mitten at the tip. I wish those stems would just grow straight. Look for the following signs which indicate that your phalaenopsis orchid is entering its resting phase.
What to expect after trimming the flower spike. Lovely exotic spray orchids dendrobium phalaenopsis are a tempting purchase when they are in full bloom. Flowers wilt and fall off the plant.
Distinguishing between an orchid flower spike and a rootwhen i first starting growing moth orchids or phalaenopsis i got excited over every little new growth that would show up at the base of the plant. How to care for the dendrobium orchid with hard cane. Phalaenopsis will generally re bloom given a little extra care.
This next photo shows a brand new flower spike growing out of the base of another one of my phalaenopsis orchids. As you will see the care between the 2 large groups of dendrobium differ a lot. The common spray orchid has a two part.
With proper care phalaenopsis hybrids can continue blooming for four seasons sometimes more. Phalaenopsis and dendrobium spike and bloom progress duration. Orchid spike may remain green or turn brown.
Flowers spike from near the top of a cane with an arching stem. Signs of dormancy. To give the orchid a fresh strong start trim the flower stalk 2 nodes up from the base or at the base.