| Correct me if I'm wrong but there seems ot be some confusion here between Paphs and Phals (maybe we should split this into two different threads).
lacyjane if you cut your spike back and it rebloomed you don't have a Paph you have a Phal. Paphs won't re-bloom off a previously bloomed spike.
After your Phal blooms you can either cut the spike off at the base or just above one of the nodes. Some folks prefer the first option because the plant then directs its energies to growing a stronger plant and roots in preperation for the next season's flowering. Phals can be repotted after blooming, which is when I repot mine. But I only have a few Phals and so some others who grow lots of them might have some better tips than I.
Chef, based on what you said in the other thread, you have Paphs correct? Paphs like to be kept evenly and gently moist, never soggy, never dry. Although I do not use it, I thik the skewer method could be useful with Paphs to ensure they are kept gently moist.
Watering frequency depends so much on the mix the plant is in (how many moisture retentive components you have in it, how big the pieces - small, medium or large bark) and other conditions like humidity, heat, air circulation, etc., etc., so I am hesitant to say things like "Water twice a week." My advice is to water as often as you need ot to keep the mix evenly moist.
It sounds like you are using a dry mix which will require more frequent watering. If the mix pieces are large, consider repotting (after blooming) into a smaller size mix so there is more contact with and therefore more moisture is held at the roots.
Let me know if you have other questions.
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