Another 2 more phal spikes

[en3rmax]

Hi OB, just had a look at my one phal and it's sending up a second spike!! my phals are going crazy :-) this my first double spike.

That's 4 spikes growing on various phals, it must me the dyna gro orchid pro fertilizer.

[amandarenee]

I'm jealous!

Oddly enough I'm having the most problems with my phals at the moment. I've moved them closer to my window, and next maybe I'll try some dyna grow since it seems to work so well!

[en3rmax]

Hi amandarenee,

I've had fantastic results moving my phals closer to a south facing windows and using dyna-gro orchid pro, the leaves have changed to a lighter green now which is a good sign that the orchids will bloom.

I also think that having them in a window gives a better temp difference from day to night to make them flower.

I have 2 phals with single spikes growing and another phal with 2 spikes.

I have another phal which was my first given to me as an easter gift in 09 and it's grew plenty of leaves and roots but has still never spiked, i hope it will soon :-)

I hope this info can help you as i've had really good results.

[amandarenee]

I'm glad to hear that this is what worked for you! I just moved mine in front of a South facing window that only gets 2-3 hours direct sunlight a day. I'll have to find some dyna grow to try and further encourage new growth.

My larger phal was sending up a spike, but then I went on vacation and my 'chids were at the mercy of my husband. Needless to say the spike stunted (probably from not enough water I think), and is still a little bitty nubbin at the base of the plant. But at least the root that was forming below it appears to be doing well!