How to deal with Phalaenopsis orchids after they wither

1. Pruning

After the Phalaenopsis orchid has finished blooming, you can use pruning to help it bloom again or help it grow healthier. If you want to help it bloom again, you need to cut it off at the 4th or 5th node from the base of its flower stem. If you want it to grow healthier, you need to cut off all its flower stems from the base.

2. Root repair and soil replacement

If the plant has been grown for many years, you can take it out of the potting soil after it blooms and check whether the roots are rotten or blackened. If there are any, they need to be cut off to prevent them from remaining on the plant and consuming nutrients.

After cutting the roots, you can replant it with new soil and a new pot to ensure that there are enough nutrients in the soil for it to grow.

3. Post-maintenance

Plants that have been pruned and have had their soil changed cannot be cultivated in the usual way and require special care. For plants that have been repotted, you need to stop fertilizing and then control watering to keep the soil slightly moist. Do not water too much to avoid damaging its root system. It is best to put it in a place with good ventilation so that it can recover better.