Do all spikes, pruned bt the top nodes grow keikis or new spikes?
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Phal. spike from the center leaves?
Comments (10)Sorry but it's me again, the orchid newbie!!...so what you are saying is now that it has produced a spike from the centre and not a new leaf, it will not grow any more leaves?? If this is so, I also take this to mean it will not get any bigger (but may produce a keiki)and therefore not produce any more flowering spikes...assuming that spikes have formed from above all its other leaves and once a leaf has formed a spike above it wont ever do that again? Correct?....or am I really missing something important here folks? Just need to know! Thanks, Gill....See MoreKeiki's on a spike?
Comments (1)In my experience you either get new flowering growth or a keiki, I've never seen both on the same stem. The buds or the keiki form at the node, usually more than half way up, which is one reason why I never cut the spike all the way back until I see what it's going to do. - Ian....See MorePsychopsis in spike, yippee!!!
Comments (21)Read this (apologize, I don't know how to post a clickable link). Scroll down and read about 'flowering.' http://www.orchidweb.com/OrchidOfWeek.aspx?ID=1357 What I've learned from other growers is that you can really push the light on this plant. Forget Phal light! Mine got sun all summer and is still outside in SW sun. The leaves are purple-freckled. I've been told they are very difficult to spike and to protect the spike with your life. It will flower forever. My one plant had the spike cut down by the sales lady. I almost killed her! She didn't touch the other plant and it now has formed a fat bud. I'm thrilled because that spike appeared dead. I've also been told they do not like their roots disturbed and should only be repotted when the mix breaks down. Even then, they should just be moved carefully to a new pot with fresh mix surrounding the roots. Don't disturb the roots. I was told disturbing the roots can set the plant back years. Who knows, I'm just thrilled to see that bud! I paid five-bucks per plant and they looked like hell (dehydrated), but I knew they'd bounce back. Jane...See MoreSpike on my dend?
Comments (4)It is too early to tell from the picture. It could be a spike, a root or a keiki. Usually, flower spikes grow from the top/crown of the cane. But it is also possible to have spikes anywhere along the cane - specially if it is a multi-spiker....See Moredanachowder
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