vanda

[billie]

Hi I have a vanda that has a baby shoot growing at the base of the mother plant, when can I remove this little one

[bellini girl]

Keiki should be showing at least a couple inches of roots before detatching from from momma. Lots of vanda growers here, you're sure to get some more advice

[billie]

thanks for your help,I dont see any roots at all on the little green plant at the base

[vandagirl]

You have to wait till it has it's own roots. Than you can seperate them, and you have a new Vanda.
When the little one does not have any roots yet just let it be.

[Bud]

I have a 7 year old vanda with six basal keikis(one each year); I never touched it. When it flowers it gives a magnificent show...I suggest you just let it be; or let it establish roots for it to be independent of the mother plant then you can perform the operation with a sterile cutter.

[nenella]

Originally Posted by Bud

I have a 7 year old vanda with six basal keikis(one each year); I never touched it. When it flowers it gives a magnificent show...I suggest you just let it be; or let it establish roots for it to be independent of the mother plant then you can perform the operation with a sterile cutter.

Sounds Fab! would love to see a photo next time it flowers..

[Bud]

will do, Nenella

[vandagirl]

Look forward to seeing it.

[tucker85]

I agree with Bud. I would just let the keiki stay where it is. Trying to remove it places stress on both the keiki and the mother plant. Good luck.

[billie]

Originally Posted by nenella

Sounds Fab! would love to see a photo next time it flowers..

Thanks, I think I will follow all the wise advice and leave it alone ,Billie