Keikis - Orchid Board

SlipperGirl · #1 10-10-2013, 07:08 PM

My Epidendrum has what I believe are keikis growing on it and I want to know when I should take them off or should I just let them come off on there own?

Here are some pictures of them.

brn_thmbs · #2 10-10-2013, 09:14 PM

I think it's the same as with all keikis, i.e. 3" of roots in any denomination, so 1 x 3" root or 3 x 1" roots. These are prolific keiki producers & yours seem to have plenty to get them started on their own. Good growing!

kindrag23 · #3 10-10-2013, 09:24 PM

Im sorry I am of no help. But your epidendrom looks happy and healthy!

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Also I know that with my large paphs usually the plant itself looks completely viable on its own. Like 3 or more super healthy roots. My paph. Honey could honestly make 3 if it would not make it mad...good luck! I love epidendrom!

SlipperGirl · #4 10-10-2013, 09:32 PM

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Im sorry I am of no help. But your epidendrom looks happy and healthy![COLOR="Silver"]

Thanks I do have some that are not doing to great but are producing some keikis and then some that are doing awesome

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Originally Posted by brn_thmbs

I think it's the same as with all keikis, i.e. 3" of roots in any denomination, so 1 x 3" root or 3 x 1" roots. These are prolific keiki producers & yours seem to have plenty to get them started on their own. Good growing!

Thanks I guess I will cut the big ones off soon

SlipperGirl · #5 10-18-2013, 05:06 PM

Here is one all potted up in its new home

I am kind of worried the pot is a little big so we will see how it does.
How long do you think it will take for the keikis to bloom?

kindrag23 · #6 10-18-2013, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SlipperGirl

Here is one all potted up in its new home

I am kind of worried the pot is a little big so we will see how it does.
How long do you think it will take for the keikis to bloom?

Not a clue but it is way cute!

dbfive · #7 10-20-2013, 04:56 PM

I have a Fire Star Reed Epidendrum in a 10 gal. pot. It is now my "mother plant" I have 5 other gallon size pots with daughter plants that I've started from keikis. I've been able to bless neighbors with them too! : )

SlipperGirl · #8 10-20-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dbfive

I have a Fire Star Reed Epidendrum in a 10 gal. pot. It is now my "mother plant" I have 5 other gallon size pots with daughter plants that I've started from keikis. I've been able to bless neighbors with them too! : )

Wow sounds like they get pretty big! How long does it take your keikis to bloom?

dbfive · #9 10-20-2013, 10:24 PM

The "daughter" pots have been established for about a year. Two of them currently have their first flower spike. I try and let them stay on the mother plant until they have at least 3 root shoots, before I pop them off. I will try and get some pics of them all and post them soon.

SlipperGirl · #10 10-21-2013, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dbfive

The "daughter" pots have been established for about a year. Two of them currently have their first flower spike. I try and let them stay on the mother plant until they have at least 3 root shoots, before I pop them off. I will try and get some pics of them all and post them soon.

Thanks for your help