long spike on Psychopsis kalihi

[clusty]

Hey,

Looks like my Psycho is ready for bloom again.
So far it has 2 bulbs each with their own spike. One spike keeps on getting taller, while the second is swelling again, after having rested for less than 2 months.

Any clue what is going on?

[WhiteRabbit]

I don't grow these, but do know they can continue to bloom of a spike for quite some time.

Good growing!

[Carpe Diem]

I have a Mendenhall 'Hildos' in flower right now, I'll post a picture tomorrow. Their spikes get quite tall, sometimes stop growing and resume growing after a rest period. They are sequential bloomers, so don't cut the spike after the flower falls off. A new bud will develope.

[clusty]

Originally Posted by Carpe Diem

I have a Mendenhall 'Hildos' in flower right now, I'll post a picture tomorrow. Their spikes get quite tall, sometimes stop growing and resume growing after a rest period. They are sequential bloomers, so don't cut the spike after the flower falls off. A new bud will develope.

Was worried that in a few months it won't fit if it keeps up like this.

[Carpe Diem]

I know what you mean.

[vjo]

Sometimes they continue to bloom on the same spike for years! I have seen pics of them that are at least 5' tall. Right now mine is about 3'. Guess we will have to get some very tall stakes.... Jean

[jeremyinsf]

Originally Posted by clusty

Was worried that in a few months it won't fit if it keeps up like this.

I have four of these same type, and their average length is 42". Now that they produce flowers, they should only grow a few more centimeters in length or so any time soon. Each new sequential flower hardly adds much length at all. If I end up having a spike last for so many years that it grows much longer, I will consider it a reward!