Orchid Board - Most Complete Orchid Forum on the web !

Orchid Board - Most Complete Orchid Forum on the web ! (http://www.orchidboard.com/community/)

- Beginner Discussion (http://www.orchidboard.com/community/beginner-discussion/)

- - Something strange with my phal... (http://www.orchidboard.com/community/beginner-discussion/40084-strange-phal.html)

Bospen

10-13-2010 11:03 AM

Something strange with my phal...

Hi everyone. My phal is doing something really strange. I left a stalk on the plant from its last blooming. Now, near the top of the stalk, leaves are sprouting. Can someone explain this as I have never seen it before. Thanks.

trdyl

10-13-2010 11:25 AM

Sounds like you have a keiki, new plantlet, starting to form.

Bospen

10-13-2010 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trdyl (Post 351625)

Sounds like you have a keiki, new plantlet, starting to form.

So, should I cut it off and plant it?

trdyl

10-13-2010 12:05 PM

Not until it has at least a couple of roots of its own that are over an inch long.

RosieC

10-13-2010 04:53 PM

The usual rule of thumb is that you should leave it until it has a total of 3" of root. This could be one root or several smallerones, but 3" total is a good guide for when it should be removed.

kallisonmk

10-13-2010 05:13 PM

:lol:Oh how nice a baby! Yes wait until the roots are a good inch and a half and you have 3-4. you will know whe:congrats:n it is ready. YAY!!

Bospen

10-14-2010 11:08 AM

Lol....thanks, but I have to admit....it had nothing to do with me! So, how often does this happen?

trdyl

10-14-2010 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bospen (Post 351826)

So, how often does this happen?

It really depends on the parentage. Some are more prone than others.

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:03 PM.

Clubs vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.