vanda spike stops growing

[hanzy08]

I saw the spike of my vanda about three weeks ago and after growing about 3/4 in., It stopped. I didn't change any of it's conditions and I have It outside my firescape. I have been feeding kelpmax every other week too and it's growing tons of new roots. My theory is that it's putting it's energy towards root growth that's why it halted the spike. On the contrary, I have read that vandas can grow roots, leaves and spikes simultaneously.


thoughts?

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Probably just took a break.

I wouldn't worry about it.

Keep an eye on it and see what happens.

[Bud]

after discovering the spike, wait 23 days before it manifests as buds ready to open....I suggest you move it indoors in a bright window on its early spike ....bugs will suck on the nectar and blast your blooms

[hanzy08]

Originally Posted by Bud

after discovering the spike, wait 23 days before it manifests as buds ready to open....I suggest you move it indoors in a bright window on its early spike ....bugs will suck on the nectar and blast your blooms

It's going on 3 weeks since i saw the spike and it hasn't developed into more than a nub..

[WhiteRabbit]

My limited experience with Vandas ...
I have three Neostylis' - all start spikes, then the spikes sit there, sometimes for extended periods without growing - after a while they grow a bit again - sometimes stopping again for awhile ...
And my Vanda coerulea has also started spikes, then they sit there looking the same for a while ...

[NYCorchidman]

Don't you hate that?

[hanzy08]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

My limited experience with Vandas ...
I have three Neostylis' - all start spikes, then the spikes sit there, sometimes for extended periods without growing - after a while they grow a bit again - sometimes stopping again for awhile ...
And my Vanda coerulea has also started spikes, then they sit there looking the same for a while ...

I have a neostylis in spike too and that one is growing rapidly.. Maybe some of them likes to test our patience

[hanzy08]

Originally Posted by NYCorchidman

Don't you hate that?

This is actually the first time i had experienced this and i have three other orchids that are spiking so i just leave it alone and don't bother with it in the mean time but yea some orchids just do what they want to do and im looking forward for this plant's blooms cause it's the first time blooming for me!

[CR7cristiano]

I am having the same issue with my Manuvadee! It has spikes 5 times now, the first two was a dbl spike then that just stopped and dried up then 3 more one after the other and each would grow two inches then stop and dry up, and now another spike is pushing out from the stem. I have ruled out pests because I have sprayed twice since and with the good stuff that kills pests dead especially thrips. Its not a matter of rotting roots nor staying too dry or fertilizer because the roots are great and are easily soaked from being dry.
It is quite frustrating for lack of a better word.
The plant is just about outgrown its wire hanger now which is over two feet so I wouldn't call it too young a plant either. Maybe it just needs more time or is just hitting the blooming size. All I know is that it is annoying when you give it the ideal conditions and it looks like a million bucks and yet doesnt wanna flower.

[hanzy08]

Originally Posted by CR7cristiano

I am having the same issue with my Manuvadee! It has spikes 5 times now, the first two was a dbl spike then that just stopped and dried up then 3 more one after the other and each would grow two inches then stop and dry up, and now another spike is pushing out from the stem. I have ruled out pests because I have sprayed twice since and with the good stuff that kills pests dead especially thrips. Its not a matter of rotting roots nor staying too dry or fertilizer because the roots are great and are easily soaked from being dry.
It is quite frustrating for lack of a better word.
The plant is just about outgrown its wire hanger now which is over two feet so I wouldn't call it too young a plant either. Maybe it just needs more time or is just hitting the blooming size. All I know is that it is annoying when you give it the ideal conditions and it looks like a million bucks and yet doesnt wanna flower.

That is really frustrating! I hope mine doesn't dry up... Do you ever consider that it might be the pesticide you are spraying on it?