Growing Past the Dead Point!!

[lornaheath]

Here you go Mister Matt, just for you. I took more pics of the second Keiki.

I know the little sod looks green and really healthy, but as there aren't any signs of roots and the joining place is blackening I'm not so sure it will develop.

I will continue to look after it and sing to it, then it will be a bonus if it gets through. Watch this space as they say . . .

Lornie
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[lornaheath]

Hi Miss Rosie,

I applied the paste ages ago. I hadn't used it before and tried it on several spikes on several plants. This was the only one that took.

I have now chopped off all the spikes that weren't in flower to really tidy the table. I think that was mostly on your advice.

Again I am hoping for an incredible display next growing season.

Lorna
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---------- Post added at 01:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:30 PM ----------

Woa Mister M,

That is doing very well Sir.

They really have sprouted and are very healthy looking. They must like YOU. Keep up the good work.

Lorna
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[kindrag23]

Originally Posted by MattWoelfsen

Last summer, I put it outside and unfortunately some wasps ate into the young leaf, you'll see where they feasted.

O crap I have to worry about wasps eating my flowers too! I live in the land of dirt dobbers and red wasps not good...

[Nanuca]

Hi Lorna! I must say I totally agree with MattWoelfsen: the second keiki looks good and has good chances of surviving. If I were you, I would wipe off that paste at the base of the keiki in order to let the air get to it. I'm not sure it'll work, but why not try it?

[lornaheath]

You know, that's a really good idea that never crossed my mind.

It might be tricky to remove as it's soooo bloomin sticky, but I will take off as much of the paste as I can.

Great thinking Nanuca. Thank YOU.

If I only had a brain . . .

Lorna
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[lornaheath]

1 st Photo ~ Taken 11 July
2 nd Photo ~ Taken 30 July
3 rd Photo ~ Taken 4 August


4th, 5th and 6th Photos all taken just now on 22 September. Baby is potted in a new bed. Looking great.

I know you you all it's just another little Orchid, but this is My Baby and I grew it from a dying stem. I'm a proud Mum!!

My Thanks to Island Girl for believing in me to post this. Huggies Mary Linn.

Lorna
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[MrsH530]

Awesome job!! Good growing!!

[lornaheath]

Hey Thank you MrsH530.

Boy You were Fast!!! Phew!!!

Lornie
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[TOMMYMIAMI]

AWESOME LORNIE, great job! healthy looking plant! So happy for you!

[Island Girl]

Great Growing!! It looks huge! Thanks for the update!

xoxo