The Phalaenopsis are particularly interesting in how they make spikes and continue to produce blossoms off of what one might have thought of were “spent” spikes, incapable of producing more flowers. If you cut back the spike four or five nodes while the spike still has healthy flowers on it, it will cause the plant to produce a side spike off the original that will then produce more flowers. It takes patience, but it’s fun to watch this happen over time – and rewarding.