I had purchased my first and only orchid about a year ago from a store. Shortly after getting it home the flowers fell off and the bottom leaf fell off.
Also when I picked up the plant the top leaf had black near the crown probably due to improper water or the commercial environment.
So I start reading.
I decided to cut the spike off at the base of the plant. I'm not in any hurry to see flowers and from what I had read mentioned that by doing this it allows the plant to store up energy for its next flower cycle.
I'm not sure how many days it has been but for quite a few months I would say 6-8 months from cutting the spike off I am just now seeing what appears to be the start of a new spike.
It's been repotted into a larger pot with a different type of medium (bark) and I have been watering it as needed with an orchid food that states urea free. 20-10-20. Mix a little weaker than what the instructions stated. I also give the leaves some misting in the early mornings to maintain some humidity in them.
Is this what I think it is????
