How often are you suppose to water an orcid and would you do it ?
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-water-requirements.htm
It was a gift which is nearly finished flowering. What do I do now? do they need pruning, feeding etc
When the orchid is done blooming you can prune away the old stems.
Your orchid will need a rest period now. You will need to water less, only water when the medium has dried out.
When new leaves began to appear you can resume normal watering and fertilizer schedule.
Repotting can be done after blooming if the roots are to large for the existing pot.
Here are some articles to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/how-to-prune-an-orchid.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-planting-mediums.htm
I have a orchid it is surrounded by a clear plastic cellophane with a hole in it i presume for watering purposes can i remove this ?
Yes, remove the plastic that is used to protect the orchid in transportation.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-water-requirements.htm
orchid ,indoor, has a stem that has no growth on it. can I trim it or not?
Yes, you can prune the old stem.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/how-to-prune-an-orchid.htm
I received a blooming orchid in a clear plastic cup about 6-8 ounces in size with a drainage hole on the bottom. Should I repot it. If so, how? Roberta
Yes, we recommend repotting into an orchid pot.
These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/repotting-orchid-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/orchid-planting-mediums.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm
i have several orchid plants that i just re potted. they are doing very well. But there are 2 plants that do not have stems coming from bottom that will produce flowers. Do i need to put a stick in there? and if so where and how do i get it startrted
So your Orchid just hasn't produced a flower stem yet.
You will not need to add a support until the flower stem grows.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/beginner-orchid-growing.htm
leaves-plant location n.n.w. very,very dark. roots very ,very dark but lots of them coming.new leaf dark and darkening.direct sun light when no cloud up to max. 4hours.leaf has stopped growing at 75% of last one.leaf has purple tinge/strong on under side.new flower stem starting to come. using 7/2/2 fertilizer -cactus.
These links will refresh you on the care needed.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/phalaenopsis-orchid-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/beginner-orchid-growing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/growing-windowsill-orchids.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/indoor-orchid-care.htm