07-22-2008, 03:34 PM
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Location: Queens, NY, & Madison County NC, US
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Phalaenopsis lobbii, terminal spike
So, what I hoped I would never see on any plant I now have. My first Phalaenopsis lobbii, project plant from a long time ago has developed a terminal spike. From what I gather, its only savior now is to either pollinate the flowers by selfing, or pray for a keikie (I still can't spell that word  ). I rather have a keiki, so, by when should I start worrying that my plant is bound for oblivion if I have not yet seen a kieki? Will it be too late once the leaves are turning brown?
I recieved this plant a while ago and it has bloomed many times for me, but never grown a new leaf. Is it something I did? THanks.
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