In a few days it will get to a point where you can just pull it off. I don't cut or force mine off, I just wait until I can gently tug it away from the main stem. I'm not sure about the Avalon Mist part, but the Pinnochio part can bloom many times over a long period from the same spike. At some point, the spike can get 'gnarly' looking from all the twists and turns as it grows and blooms. HTH, Bob

In terms of how I grow them. Mimimum temps - 16oC. Maximum temps - 31oC. Humidity above 60%. Quite bright light for Paphs. The leaves on mine tend to be a light green colour rather than a deep green. i find them easier to flower with brighter light plus it tends to keep them a little more compact in size. Regular fertiliser (once a week) at half stength. I think with these multi-florals, unless you are a great grower (which I'm not yet), it is best to purchase as large as plant as you can afford. Small plants take forever to mature even when grown well. Large plants are much easier to grow than small seedlings. They might be expensive but at least you can be fairly confident of keeping them alive. David

Very clever! and what a beautiful flower! TFS! oddie

Was the pattern for knit slippers that had the crochet edging, or were they all crochet? You can always add a crochet edge of double crochet, or half double crochet row around for the ribbon, and even add a single crochet, or crab stitch row to finish it off. I hope you find the pattern you are looking for. Tami