Epidendrum lacerum

[Leslie2934]

I just got this plant over the weekend. It not only has a spike it also has a spike with a Keiki. The keiki is very small. How large should I let it get before I plant it and do the roots need to be treated with anything before it gets planted? I know it probably has a way to go it's probably only 1 inch across at this point.

[DebsC]

Can't help you since I don't grow this plant. I just thought someone might see your post and jump in with some advice.

[dgenovese1]

Hi Leslie,

I wanted to give some well suited advice, but could not find your plant in my database; however I do have some general suggestions for you regarding your keiki.

Whenever I remove a keiki from the mother plant, I always make sure that it has enough roots to support itself. The rule of thumb I use is that it must have at least 3 or 4, 2 to 3 inch long roots, more if it is a large keiki, less for a small one.

I hope this helps.

[Leslie2934]

Great thanks David at least that is something for me to go by. This will be my first Keiki.