Keike in trouble

[Jocee]

everyone,
I am new to the orchid world, but have been an admirer for many years. After recieveing one as a gift, I am hooked! My problem at this time is I moved my plant and a large keike with roots that was attached onto a main stem got knocked off. I was told recently that I could repot this new growth by cutting it down an inch or so on the main stem. I do not know if this growth will live if I repot it, but that is what I did in bark and spagnum moss. The new growth has 3 large leaves and is at least 4 to 5 inches tall with lots of roots. I have been worried about it and needed some advice. I believe this is a Dendrobium orchid, is in bloom with small green flowers with purple centers. Thank you so much for your help...in advance. Jocee

[CTB]

Would love to help, but if you have already repotted it, what is your question? Sounds like it is doing fine.

[Jocee]

It just happened today and I was just looking for feedback about its chances of survival. I decided to go ahead and plant the Keike in bark & spag, with the hopes that having its own roots it would survive okay. Unsure if I should use other media for such a planting as well. Jocee

[Zoi2]

You should be fine, just don't let it totally dry out.
Joann

[CTB]

Sounds lke it will be ok, roots usually need to be 2 1/2 to 3 inches long before removing from the mother plant. Watch your water as it will need to settle in for a week or so, then water lightly. Welcome to the Orchid Board. Hope you make lots of posts.

[Jocee]

Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I have a green thumb for regular houseplants, but the orchid world is totaly new to me. I have been searching online for all the info I can get. Thank you all again. Jocee