Keikis budding on D. Pierardii

[gangof4]

Ok, so the D. Pierardii I received in the mail three weeks ago has at least two and maybe three keikis budding. I wasn't expecting them in early March. Should I be worried.

[gangof4]

Photo:

[estación seca]

The photo isn't in focus enough for me to tell what that is.

[gangof4]

Here's a photo that shows two of them.

[estación seca]

If they have roots, yes, those are keikiis. If there are no roots those might be flower spikes. The plant will be fine either way.

[gangof4]

The reason I asked is because I understand that orchids that are distressed or dying often put out keikis, so I wondered whether the stress of shipping it or my action or inaction after it arrived might have been more than it could overcome. I guess time will tell.

[estación seca]

This kind of Den puts out keikiis instead of flowers if it's fertilized too late in the summer, or if it's kept warm in the winter.

[gangof4]

Good to know that. Thank you.

[makaldoy]

My Den. aphyllum is producing buds and keikis at the same time. Probably due to wrong culture given to the plant.