Re: [OGD] cutting old stems

2007-10-12 Thread lee
Marion, You may have had email responses 'off-forum'. What kind of orchid do you have? Perhaps your orchid is a Phalaenopsis. If so, once the blooms fall, many people cut the inflorescence (the 'stem' or 'spike') very low at the lowest node or joint (Always remember to use a new razor blade or

[OGD] cutting old stems

2007-10-11 Thread Marion Lillie
I am fairly new at orchids. After blooming, the long dead stem seems to need cutting...but where? Thanks, [EMAIL PROTECTED] . ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com