What type of Orchid is this and are these flower stalks?
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Comments (2)JMO, i stake the spike as it grows but i don't turn it until it begins to bloom. I usually let it bloom one or two flowers in the original position and then i move them to some other part of the downstairs to enjoy the flowering. i grow them on windowsills, but place them in loads of other places. that's just me, others may have different experiences. good luck with your new obsession * big devilish grin*...See MoreRemoving Flower Stalk
Comments (5)The expanded name of your orchid is Miltonidium Issaku Nagata 'Emi' and the RHS have changed the Miltonidium bit to Oncidium. So your name is a synonym. Do not be in a hurry to change your name tag! If you are interested in finding more information there is some more stuff in the link that might be useful. I have an orchid with similar ancestors to yours and it has never shown any sign of reblooming. Here is a link that might be useful: What does this name stuff mean...See Moreorchid flower stalk trimming...?
Comments (8)Cut it down as far as you can reach, no sense in leaving anything behind. And no need to do cinnamon either. The spike will die faster than any infection can take hold. Aside: I'm not personally a fan of cinnamon, it has anti-rooting properties and I cringe every time I hear people suggest it, especially suggesting a dusting on the roots *D'OH!* Plenty of people use it, but I don't and I haven't had any infections as a result of cuts or damage in the decade I've been growing....See MoreVanda orchid flower stalks drying out. But plant looking healthy.
Comments (25)Without a doubt! Thrips. I have them and its a constant fight. They destroy all my buds. They are sucking insects and if you grow Gardenia's or Hibiscus, they are Thrip magnets. I'm considering cutting them down but my Gardenia is huge and beautiful. A good control is Spinosid (not sure of the spelling) . You have to spray every two weeks while the buds are forming. It is organic and safe to use. Thrips will attack all orchid buds. They love Vandas and Phals but will go after anything they can get their miserable mouths on! Sorry about your plant. I understand the frustration. I'm going through it too. Jane...See Moregetgoing100_7b_nj
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