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[sii]

Would the keiki look similar to what I'd see on a phal?

I've never seen a keiki on a dendrobium.

Either way, this is great!!

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by sii

Would the keiki look similar to what I'd see on a phal?

I've never seen a keiki on a dendrobium.

Either way, this is great!!

Dendrobium keikis, when they first start growing, look just like a spike. Sometimes they're a little fatter and sometimes not. The dead give-a-way for keikis is eventual root growth. Keikis can pop out in the central area where the leaves attach or at a leaf/node junction farther down the cane. Older shriveled canes can also produce keikis or spikes. Save a dendrobium cane if you ever accidentally break one. It will generally grow a keiki if you toss it to the side in a semi-shady area and forget about it for a few months.

[sii]

Thanks!
I just looked at it again and it seems it's coming out with a point. I've oriented it so that it face the sun, as does the other spike that's coming. I'll be keeping my eye on this. So excited!!