Can I save this Keiki?!?!?

[gen218]

I am new to orchid growing and my mother inlaw gave me an orchid she got for mother;s day. It is a small phalaenopsis. The "mother plant" and stem have died and the keiki started on the dead flower stem. Everything I have read says it needs to stay on the mother plant until it has a couple if leaves and roots. It has been about 4 months since it sprouted two leaves and only one root has started with them. The stem is dried and about the size of a tooth pick, is the keiki getting the water it needs from the dried stem? what can I do to give this little guy a fighting chance? I really have no Idea what I am doing, PLEASE HELP

[tucker85]

If the flower stem has died then the keiki is not getting moisture through it. If it only has one small root, the chances are it won't survive, but there's always a small possibility. Mist the keiki once or twice a day until you decide what to do. It needs to be in a humid environment. The sphag in a bag method may work for you although I've never done it. I'm sure you can find the instructions somewhere on this forum. I believe its just wet sphagnum in a zip lock bag with the plant. You may also what to consider just getting rid of it and buying a healthy orchid.

[gen218]

I will try that, thank you !!!!