Newbie problem/question - Orchid Board

Klondike4001 · #1 10-04-2012, 02:31 PM

I've had this orchid for quite some time, not sure on species. It began growing pups a few months back and I've heard varying opinions on when to remove them from the adult plant, some have said 3-3 rule, three roots 3 inches long, or when it flowers, or when it doesn't look as if it's getting nutrients from the parents any longer.

Thread won't seem to allow me to post pictures -.-

Klondike4001 · #2 10-04-2012, 02:36 PM

If anyone can help me by posting pictures please let me know

cbuchman · #3 10-04-2012, 04:36 PM

I think you need make make a few posts (maybe 6??) before you can add pictures.

WhiteRabbit · #4 10-04-2012, 09:22 PM

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...ng-photos.html

Keikis (pups) should have at least 3" of roots before removing them, but don't need to be removed at that point. Some will bloom within a year while on the parent. On some of my Dendrobiums I do try to wait for them to have bloomed, but it isn't necessary to do so.

Klondike4001 · #5 10-05-2012, 01:07 AM

Thanks for the reply, if you think it's best to leave it on I can do that without a problem. As soon as I can II'll post some pictures so you can see what I'm dealing with.

Klondike4001 · #6 10-05-2012, 10:05 AM

Please excuse the pot, dog broke it a few weeks back

WhiteRabbit · #7 10-05-2012, 08:59 PM

That's a Phalaenopsis. Once there are 3" of roots, it's a matter of personal preference when to remove. And climate (humidity) . It can be quite dry in summer where I am, so can be difficult to keep roots on keikis going for me at that time of year. I believe some Phal keikis can bloom on the parent while still quite small. I don't do well with Phals, so not much experience in that area. Yours look good!

Klondike4001 · #8 10-06-2012, 01:35 AM

Anyone out there with keiki experience with Phals? Should I leave it on the stem and wait for a bloom or remove it? It currently has 4 roots 4+ in ea.

Phalchid · #9 10-07-2012, 11:29 PM

Hi Klondike4001!
I had a phal with a keiki earlier this year. I removed it from the parent after it had two roots about a couple of inches long. Both parent and keiki are doing fine. Both your keikis look ready to be detatched from parent. And,I don't see a new leaf emerging from the parent plant. If it has been a while, I would remove keikis to let the parent fare better.

Klondike4001 · #10 10-07-2012, 11:33 PM

The parent just grew a new one a few months back and is in the process of growing a new stem. I removed the larger of the 2 today. The second only has a single root of note but is quickly growing another. Once that one reaches 2-3 inches I'll remove it as well. The parent seems to have outgrown its current pot. After this bloom, does anyone see an issue with repotting it?