| This type of orchid falls into the classification of monopodial - having a stem that grows indefinitely. In this type of orchid, leaves always grow from the end of a stem. You never divide this type of plant. You may get clones of this plant however from keikis (baby orchids) that sometimes start from the flower spikes after flowering. Fairly typical yearly cycles of phals is three months flowering, three months growing spike(s), and six months growing leaves and roots - any particular plant will vary to some degree. Some people on this forum have had specific plants in their conditions bloom for over a year. Three months is fairly typical for where I live. Good luck - mike |