I was given a beautiful orchid in the Summer - my first orchid.  My friend told me that when all the flowers had died off I would have to cut it back and it would flower again next year.  Well, the flowers are now nearly all dead and I was about to ask how far back I should be cutting the stems.  But, I have noticed that there are 2 new wee shoots growing.  Should I cut it back or should I leave it to see if it flowers again, if I don't cut it back will it still flower next year???? 

Jax :)

I took this:

FLOWERING
Phalaenopsis plants may flower again for a second time. After the plant goes out of bloom, cut the stem just under the the first flower on the spray. A new spray of flowers may emerge from the node below.

from this site:

http://www.orchids.com/support/supportCareTips_Phalaeno.html

Don't know if thats any use to you? Don't know if it depends on the orchid itself, but there are a few other names on there :)

Dee