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04-01-2012, 09:52 PM
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2 spikes on phal
Hi, My name is Tom and I am new to this site.
I have a phal with 2 spikes, one bigger than the other. They are both have flowers that are getting ready to open any day now. Is this common?
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04-01-2012, 10:19 PM
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 to the OB Tom!
I'm going to assume (ut-oh) that you are asking about the plant having 2 spike being common??
Not uncommon for a well grown plant, but most plants generally have one. There maybe times when a plant has several, both old and new, blooming at the same time. Depends on the plant itself and the culture given!
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04-01-2012, 11:50 PM
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Some, due to genetics, are more likely than others to have multiple spikes. Your plant sounds very happy!  |
04-02-2012, 05:09 AM
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Welcome Tom! 
2 spikes is not usual at all. A happy Phal with the right genetics can often make multiple spikes.
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04-02-2012, 05:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by odtfish
Hi, My name is Tom and I am new to this site.
I have a phal with 2 spikes, one bigger than the other. They are both have flowers that are getting ready to open any day now. Is this common?
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Welcome!
And as all the others have said, it's not uncommon if the Phal is cared for properly. My friend, who has green hands instead of a mere green thumb, had one Phal with nine spikes at the same time once.  |
04-02-2012, 12:43 PM
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Welcome to Orchid Board
Yeap, quite normal  |
04-02-2012, 02:43 PM
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Welcome to the OB Tom!
Lucky you to have 2 spikes. We would all love to see some pics when they flower - hint, hint!
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04-02-2012, 09:32 PM
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Hello and welcome
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