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Originally Posted by Kelly R
My tolumnia's spike seems to have stalled. It hasn't grown for the last month, but it doesn't help that almost 2 weeks ago my cat tried to eat it, so the spike now has a divet in it about an inch and a half from the top. The spike is a total of maybe 8 inches right now and isn't drying up, so I have no idea what it is going to do! With the colder temps and more central heat running, I have been misting it every day and watering it twice a week.
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My first thought was underwatering, but since you mentioned that you mist it every day, I don't think that's it.
Check the very tip of the spike and see what it looks like. As long as it is not dry, it is still growing.
To me, 8 inch is still immature length although the length of spike can vary depending on the plant.
Mine are all at least 14 in and longer when in bloom.
The only time I had tolumnia spik blast was when I forgot to water them.
Make sure it isn't being hit by cold draft (or warm draft).
It should continue to grow or make branching spike off the main one if the main spike is damaged in any way.
Wish you all the best!
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