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Old 09-19-2021, 01:54 AM
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I just purchased a phalaenopsis schilleriana with 2 keikis. Help!
Default I just purchased a phalaenopsis schilleriana with 2 keikis. Help!

Hey everyone.
I've been keeping my eyes peeled for a phal. schilleriana, and one happened to cross my path on ebay this evening.

They listed it as a "grouping" - it looks like it's a mother plant with 2 keikis on it. For a chance at scoring a set of 3 of a wishlist orchid, I rolled the dice.

Here's a link to the ebay listing, with pictures.

Here's where I'm concerned. I've only dealt with flower shop NOID phals before. I have not worked with a species orchid. I've also never worked with an orchid that has one keiki, let alone 2 of them. So as you can guess, my first order of business is helping to stabilize this little fellow once it arrives.

There looks like browning around all of the leaves which has me a bit concerned, but it could just be the natural coloration. However, all of the roots look to be in good shape.

I also know that too many keikis can kill a mother. I also know that shipping is going to be a bit hard on the plant. So, these are all things I'm considering.

I was hoping I could get some guidance on how to best approach this?

Right now I'm figuring:
  1. Receive the plant safely
  2. Remove dead roots
  3. Do not touch the keikis, even if they are ready to separate and have ample roots
  4. Repot the plant in new media (already have on hand)
  5. Water with distilled water for about a month, then feed winter fertilizer (half strength MSU mix is what I have)
  6. Let it stabilize under a grow light (either blurple, mixed LEDs, or a CFL that has a habit of cooking things) until I see positive signs of growth
  7. Anything else?

Is there anything I'm missing?

I'm also considering taking the plunge with semihydro, but this seems like the wrong plant to roll the dice on (I can get a $5 orchid from a lowes discount rack to experiment on if I really want...). But if the keikis DO stress the plant, would semihydro better support the needs of the plant?

Right now I feel super excited, and a lot like I jumped in over my head.

Any tips are deeply appreciated!
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