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Old 02-28-2011, 07:50 PM
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Too many keikis on Phal. equestris? Male
Default Too many keikis on Phal. equestris?

I bought this Phal. equestris two months ago from a nursery. Beautiful plant: 6 leaves (9" leafspan) plus one new leaf, 3 spikes (with a total of 13 branches), almost in full bloom.

At home, the smallest buds blasted (OK, this can happen to anybody), and its growth stunted. In less than a month, all the flowers wilted and dropped. No root problems, no wilted leaves. No apparent cause - until one morning I spotted a big fluffy mealy bug.

I gave it a thorough spray with Provado and isolated it in a brighter spot, not knowing what to expect next.

Long story short: now it's growing no less than 10 keikis (I can see the tiny leaves). But - once more - I don't understand what's going on.

I have lots of questions about this "keiki invasion":
1) Is it because the plant felt threatened by the mealies? Or is it because I put it in a brighter spot? I know that equestris has the habit of producing keikis - but so many at once?
2) Will the plant be able to carry all of them to adulthood? Will it be able to survive in the process?
3) Should I feed it (a little) more than I would have normally (MSU-type, 125ppm, every 3 waterings out of 4)?
4) Should I do/know anything else?

Please shed some light, this cute miniature got me puzzled

Many (no less than 10) thanks in advance!
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