orchids

[Trixie2]

I have an orchid which is nearing the end of its flowering leaving a bare stem which dies back to nothing. There are however some new green leaves appearing. What do I do now? Should I throw it or keep it through the winter? If so ,how do I store it? Unfortunately I don't know the name of this orchid. I do realise there are many varieties. I can only describe it as a very popular type both grown and copied as an artificial orchid. The largest petals are cream with the smaller centre petals being a purpleish creamy mix. Sorry for the limited information. Hope you can help.

[midagetrolop]

Keep it. I have grown orchids for several years, cut off the bare stem, keep damp and it should send out another shoot eventually. It sound like a moth orchid these are the most popular. They don't like direct sunlight, but like it bright and don't let it get too cold in the winter. They are not hard to grow as some people think, just don't disturb it. Good luck!

[terambulan]

I have orchids and have found the only place they thrive is indoors at north facing window. They continually throw new blooms throughout the year.

Cut the used stems so the plant retains its resources for root and leaf build-up.

Mine have a 'monsoon-soak' when new buds appear and then left till the next lot of buds, which again are rewarded with the monsoon (only rain water).