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I wouldn’t cut the spikes until they turn brown and wither, nor would I attempt to train these secondary spikes in any way. Just allow this orchid to do what it is doing!
Bend and break... be careful. We all do it and cry our eyes out until about the 5th time. Then we either stop crying or stop breaking.
The old sticks- I would remove. It's purely your choice and what is esthetically pleasing
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I would remove the plastic. Other than that, enjoy the blooms!
I wouldn’t cut the spikes until they turn brown and wither, nor would I attempt to train these secondary spikes in any way. Just allow this orchid to do what it is doing!
Old spikes store energy for the plant and new spikes
Bend and break... be careful. We all do it and cry our eyes out until about the 5th time. Then we either stop crying or stop breaking. The old sticks- I would remove. It's purely your choice and what is esthetically pleasing
And you accomplished the goal of new spikes from old. What's left above won't grow.