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New to orchids, but couldn't resist this chocolate smelling orchid. It's been 2 months now and all the flowers are dried and falling off.

Do I prune the stalks back or let them stay the same size? The stalks look healthy enough--just flowerless.

Is this considered a dormant period for the orchid? Should I continue to water the orchid throughtout the winter period (even tho I live in So. CA)?

Thanks for any help.