Oftentimes, changes in an orchid flower spike’s color are not a cause for alarm. It is the same for changes in orchid flower spike color.

Changes in leaf color can indicate changes in the orchid’s health. Why Does The Color of an Orchid Flower Spike Matter?Ĭolor changes are an orchid’s way of communicating with you, for better or for worse. Here, I will be mainly talking about the flower spikes of Phalaenopsis orchids and why you may see these flower spikes turn different colors. In sympodial orchids with pseudobulbs, such as Dendrobiums or Cymbidiums, orchid “stem” can refer to the pseudobulb. The main stem is where the leaves meet at the base of the orchid. However, in monopodial orchids like Phalaenopsis orchids, “orchid stem” could also refer to the main stem of the orchid. For example, an orchid “stem” can refer to the flower spike.

This is where orchid terminology can sometimes get confusing. Sometimes, people also refer to the orchid spike as the orchid stem. This flower spike can also be referred to as an inflorescence. What is an Orchid Flower Spike?Īn orchid flower spike is where buds form and eventually, flowers bloom on an orchid. However, there may be times when the flower spike turns red, pink, purple, yellow, brown, or black. You should aim for this color in all of your orchid flower spikes and stems.Ī green orchid spike means that the orchid is capable of transporting nutrients from the roots and leaves to the flowers. The color of a healthy orchid flower spike is green.

Orchid stem