Phalaenopsis behaving strangely
By Meanie
1 Dec, 2010
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This Phal was in bloom for much of the summer when suddenly it stopped forming flowers and formed a kieki on the flower stem instead!
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Goodness....haven't seen this happen before....Lucky you!
1 Dec, 2010
A few of my orchids have put kiekis out, but this is the first one that I've seen on a flower stem.
1 Dec, 2010
WOW...lucky you.
2 Dec, 2010
Not sure I'd say lucky, it's a little freaky!
I don't separate them on the Phals, only on the Dendrobiums. I'm happy to let the Phals bush out.
2 Dec, 2010
You could try tying it to a piece of bark- still attached to the plant- it should root and grow as an epiphyte. Think of it as a challenge!
4 Dec, 2010
There's a plan!
How about tying it to some sphag moss as that would make the plant less unstable?
4 Dec, 2010
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Ooh, fascinating, a baby orchid. Never seen this before. Apparently you can twist them off when they develop roots....
1 Dec, 2010