My wife, while in the hospital a few months ago, received a beautiful Phalaenopsis orchid in bloom with a tag that said only care needed was an application of three ice cubes every week. We followed this instruction and the plant bloomed until just recently when the rest of the blooms dropped off - leaving two long bare stems.The plant has developed a new leaf of fairly good size and the plants looks healthy. We would like to take care of it and hopefully have it rebloom. But I know next to nothing about caring for orchids and would appreciate as much help as I can get. Just read a couple of postings under the Orchid forum relative to ice cubes.

Questions?
(1) Should application of ice cubes be terminated? If so, what advice about watering -
how often and what temp of water?
(2) Fertilizer - how often and what kind? I have Miracle Gro on hand.
(3) What is average (normal) time between blooming for this type orchid?
(4) Should the long bare stems upon which the blooms were on be cut off? If so at the
base, or where?

Any other suggestions would me sincerely appreciated.

Terminate ice cubes immediately. Refer to the sticky in the forums as to why that is.
Yes, cut the spike back as close to the plant as you comfortably can.
Fertilize only three or four times a year. Orchids are not heavy feeders. You'll be wasting time and money.
Depending upon the media, type of pot you water it as it nears total dryness. Typically that is once every 5-7 days. Take the chill off of tap water. 90 degrees would be ok.
Please read ALL of the Phalaenopsis threads. There should be at least a dozen of recent vintage. They have a lot of good information.
Generally they bloom once a year, usually showing a new spike in October. First flower opens around Christmas. Last flower fades late February to April depending upon when it started to flower.

Thanks, Bill, for your most helpful advice. Yes, i will read the various postings on the Orchids forum for more info. Again, thanks for your appreciated answers to my questions.

You are welcome Don.
You know where to find us.