What should i do once my orchid has finished flowering

[joanne knight]

I have recently been given an orchid as a gift, it flowers have now dropped off, and i am now wondering what i should do with the orchid now, does it need cutting back? do i continue to water , i really dont have a clue, as this is all very new to me, as i have never had an orchid, Many thanks Jo

[Tobi]

Hi and welcome to the forum Joanne. First of all it would be very helpful if you could
update your profile and let us know where you live. Second, we need to know what
type of orchid you have. I'm guessing a Phalaenopsis, but a definite ID would help to
determine what to do. When you can, please post a pic so we can see your orchid.

Regards Tobi

[fred]

Welcome to the forum Joanne
I hope you enjoy your stay here with us.

I have to agree with Tobi
if you could go into your User Settings and update your Profile with your Location
as we have members from all over the world with different growing conditions
that will help us with giving you the right advice