Subject: D. kingianum
From: tbell
Date: Sat, Nov 22, 2003 5:28 PM
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OK, just to fill the vacuum, here's a new one: My D. kingianum is
crammed very tightly in a 1 gal plastic pot, where it's been in a bark mix
for about 18 months. The majority of the new growth consists of very
vigorous keikis, many with the buds of further growth on them.
Questions: 1) Should the plant be re-potted into a larger pot? 2) Is the
new growth from the keikis likely to bloom, or should I remove some or all
of them?

Tom
Walnut Creek, CA, USA
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No need to repot until after flowering.
No need to remove keikis until after flowering, and leaving them on will
increase the number of flowers.
The buds on the keikis are most likely flower buds, as new growth usually does
not start until after flowering.
After flowering remove all keikis, and pot up the plant and do not disturb the
roots any more than necessary-assuming the plant is now filling the pot and
will need room for new growth.

Wilford Neptune