03-14-2010, 01:52 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Location: Lakewood, CO
Age: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jkofferdahl
As I said, the plantlet needs a root system of at least 4 inches. That could be 4 one-inch roots, two two-inch roots, etc. However, I personally would NOT pot the plant separately if there is just one 4-inch root, preferring to allow it to grow at least one more root. For keiki survival, roots are a key element. The roots will support the leaf growth, and leaf and root health leads to flowering.
It's possible, even likely, that the keiki will bloom before it's ready to be separated from the mother plant.
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I was right! Woot! Is there anything you can do aside from exceptional care to get one of your dearest orchids to produce a keiki?
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