my Phal update, possible new spike?

[tedro]

Originally Posted by DirtyCoconuts

Glad to see you posting. I was thinking about you and a few other posters who had been absent. In COVID times ones mind goes to the worst

Glad you’re around and giving phalaenopsis lessons

You, too! Stay safe!
... lessons... HA!

Take Care!

[tedro]

uh-oh. double post!

[WaterWitchin]

Originally Posted by tedro

uh-oh. double post!

Hahaha! That's because you get too excitable and keep hitting the post button.

DC's right, plenty of light. Just move it up a little higher so it isn't banging into the shade. Or over to the side a bit. Won't be a problem.

[tedro]

Hi Friends,

Question: is it a life cycle shift when buds begin to grow, does the spike stop growing?

I did have that second bloom last (first) time, but it was well into/past blooming and grew its own branch from the spike.

I ask because if it doesn’t start soon I’ll need a taller lamp!

[DrDawn]

Originally Posted by tedro

I ask because if it doesn’t start soon I’ll need a taller lamp!

You better get a taller lamp! In my experience, the stalk will continue to grow and add buds even after the first buds flower, so you'll be in for quite a lot of height! :-D

[tedro]

Yikes! I guess so.

Thanks 😊

[WaterWitchin]

Move your lamp a bit, or put it on a couple of dictionaries. Or a phone book or two. Not like we actually need to use them anymore.

[tedro]

Originally Posted by WaterWitchin

Move your lamp a bit, or put it on a couple of dictionaries. Or a phone book or two. Not like we actually need to use them anymore.

I got a cinder block!

[tedro]

updated pics.
—gotta riser for my lamp.

[WaterWitchin]

Originally Posted by tedro

updated pics.
—gotta riser for my lamp.

Still growing! And a bit nicer aesthetically than a cinder block.