New Orchid (Maybe) help - Orchid Board

zeedee33 · #1 06-02-2008, 10:27 PM

I have had orchids now for about a year. My first one died (

) but have gain some wisdom and have kept the other two alive. But I think that a new orchid is growing on the stalk. I am pretty sure it is but what do I do with it now. I have no idea. Any answers would be helpful.

Thanks

BikerDoc5968 · #2 06-02-2008, 10:34 PM

First off, some pics would be helpful to be able to provide the best direction to take. If it is a keiki, you have to allow it to grow some roots before your remove it...some say 3 roots 3" long

snow · #3 06-03-2008, 12:05 AM

yes pics would definitely be helpfull.

jkofferdahl · #4 06-03-2008, 12:13 AM

What kind of orchid is it?

zeedee33 · #5 06-03-2008, 12:23 AM

Thanks for the prompt reply. It is a phalaenopsis and i posted the pic. It has one very small root.

BikerDoc5968 · #6 06-03-2008, 07:43 AM

Not sure where you posted the pic but I can't see any link or pic....???????? But, yes it sounds like you have a keiki and allow it to get more roots and you can cut it with a sterile blade from the stem and start it on it's own...maybe a couple of months depending on your growing conditions

Dorothy · #7 06-03-2008, 08:43 AM

To help you post photos on the OB - go to these links - You must resize your photos first -
Resizing Images...originally posted 6/13/06 by Marty
Thumbnail pics in posts
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BTW

ZeeDee
I also moved your thread to the Beginner's Discussion