Spike with nowhere to go

[camille1585]

One solution could be to find a way to attach a string that would exert slight downwards pressure on the spike, and you'd adjust the pressure as it grows. I'm trained spikes to grow more upwards like that, so why not downwards?

[Call_Me_Bob]

That's a good idea. I could gt skmepadding so as not to hurt the spike. I could tie the string to the shelf and admit the pressure little by little.

Thanks

Btw. When the blooms open, if I change the placing of the orchid so as to display it better, will the orientation if e blooms also change?

[camille1585]

Once the blooms are open there's nearly no risk of them rotating anymore. That's partially why I move the phals out to the living room before the buds are fully formed, since the orchid will not move from that spot until blooming is over.

[Call_Me_Bob]

okay, i was thinking that if i let it bloom fully ( as suggested.... would be bottom shelf for that) then bring it back up to its current spot and let the spike come out from under the lights, and i can tie it down a bit if need be

[Gin]

What about turning it upside down 360 with the spike at the bottom it will arc toward the light ..

[Call_Me_Bob]

becaue the leaves are firm and they would be touchind the lights, and the metal reflectors are sharp

[Call_Me_Bob]

So I have a different potted phal that is in bud. How soon van I move it to a decorative position? The buds are about halfway developed

[camille1585]

I either move my phals to their 'show off' spot in the living room either before any buds open or after they almost all open, so that they don't face different directions from being moved. I would say that you could move yours now if you have a bright enough spot for it.

[Call_Me_Bob]

my displaying location isnt very bright at all should i wait hen, till it blooms out?

[camille1585]

No idea, my display area in France is right next to a south facing window. I'm guessing that the buds would maybe just develop a bit slower in low light but I really don't know.