To divide or not to divide: that is the question

[StanTheMan]

Originally Posted by Fairorchids

This plant is what I consider a 'PITA'. It has not produced a second new lead, and only grown in a straight line.

If if needs repotting, I would cut off the two oldest PBs. I would pot those in a 3" pot with spaghnum moss, and hope that they would start a new lead.

Generally, I want the plants to produce multiple leads on their own. I might help them along, by cutting the rizome (so there is a 2-3 PB BB division) prior to repotting.

When I have large plants, I look to divide into 4-5 PB front lead divisions, and 3-4 PB BB divisions.

Thanks! I will decide on separating the back bulbs when I will repot it. If they are much unlikely to sprout, then I'd rather leave it to the plant to absorb all of the nutrients from it x) but no division other than that.