Masdevallia keiki
My Masdevallia Kimballiana has a keiki. A big one. In fact, I thought it was just 2 growths until today on my every-couple-of-months war on snail inspection, I realised that they were growing about 1/2" up another growth.
So, Can I leave it be without adverse affect to the mother plant, or are they too big, and will be too great a strain on its resources? I didn't even realise that Masdies could do this.
On another, though related point. I've always assumed that a keiki, although fun, is actually a not great sign. Some sort of swan song on the part of a plant. My plant, however, is healthy and happy, and we all know how quickly Masdies tell you when they're not! Can someone who grows more of these tell me if I'm right on this one or not?
Thank you!
Kay
PS If I have to remove it, anyone in London want it??!
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