how to divide phalaenopsis?

[slipperfreak]

Phals cannot be divided unless they have basal keikis. This is because they are monopodial (meaning they only have one growth and do not form clumps). As jkofferdahl said, when basal keikis are present they should not be separated until they have lots of roots and a long stem. I think most people just leave them on because you get more flowers from them, and a better display.

[greenthumb86]

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for all the help. I'm still interested in making more of the phals. from what I have - can you suggest any way to promote keikis?

[greenthumb86]

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for all the help. I'm still interested in making more of the phals. from what I have - can you suggest any way to promote keikis?

Thanks!

- Rick

[Roly0217]

Originally Posted by slipperfreak

This is because they are monopodial (meaning they only have one growth and do not form clumps).

Oppps my bad. I was thinking about the cattleyas and dendrobiums when I wrote sympodial. Thanks for the correction