Producing a Keiki on a Cut Phal Spike?

[iceicebaby]

Can any one comment on use of coconut water as a spray to promote roots and shoots.If so at what dilution can it be used?

[Phyrex]

Interesting thread. Gotta try me some of this. Time to hit the bargain bin at the local BBS.

[housefull]

I have a phal I got from home depot during the summer, its in deaths door step with 3 blooms. Its looks like there is something active around the crown area, perhaps a basal growth, dunno yet.

Anyhow ... I might try the spike thing too and see if I can a keiki, seems to be a hit & miss to get these tho'
Like to hear more from the both of you about what your success has been

[Jeffery]

If I may!! I got this very sick Phal from a co-worker and I did surgory on it to try and save its life... its under forum thread ( 1 leaf wonder ) anyways!! I did cut off the spike that had 3 buds on it, 2 have sense died, 1 is still thinking of bursting open, I did notice this hub nub growth starting just below the sole surviving bud, I don't know what it is or what its doing, I am sure you all know..

[Bird Song Farm]

Originally Posted by Jeffery

If I may!! I got this very sick Phal from a co-worker and I did surgory on it to try and save its life... its under forum thread ( 1 leaf wonder ) anyways!! I did cut off the spike that had 3 buds on it, 2 have sense died, 1 is still thinking of bursting open, I did notice this hub nub growth starting just below the sole surviving bud, I don't know what it is or what its doing, I am sure you all know..

This appears to be a growth extension of the main spike.
Depending on the health of the plant you may leave it for future blooms or cut the spike so the plant can store up energy for future spikes.
Hope this helps,
Al

[Jeffery]

Will this spike was removed from the plant over a week ago, guess its still a healthy spike, I didnt notice it when I cut it off..

[bnegrete]

Hi Newsflasker,

I have two little keikis growing on two Phal's spikes... Do you think adding coconut water will help them grow? If so, how often should I apply it (and how)?

Thank you so much!!

Regards,

Bego

[iceicebaby]

Hi just let the mother plant feed them. wait till a good root system develops, then think of separating them.

[bnegrete]

Ok!! I'll do that!! Thanks!

[LadySoren]

Any updates?