| Some people will warn that it's possible to over-bloom an orchid; i.e. an orchid puts a lot of energy into putting up a spike and making flowers and it saps the long term health of the orchid. (The orchid's sole purpose in life is to replicate and it seems willing to kill itself trying.) Some will even recommend cutting a spike if the plant has not had time to rest. I myself have not had a Phal rebloom more than once so I've never faced the decision to cut back a third or fourth spike.
That said ... it sounds like those Phals are doing extremely well under your care. It's extremely satisfying to bloom an orchid that you rescue from the brink, isn't it? Would love to see some pictures if you have a chance to post them. |