Sean, was the Phal yellow? Yellow Phals often rebloom on the same spikes, and should therefore not be cut off. If it was yellow,
this is most likely the reason for the keikis. Something to keep in mind for the future.
Xi is right, let the keikis develop about 3-4 total inches of roots, then they can be twisted or cut off and potted up.
As to the leaf, I have no experience, but you could try to gently flop it back over and tie it down, IMHO. Maybe it will straighten
up and fly right!

Good growing,
Reka
"Sean" schrieb im Newsbeitrag link.net...
Hi all,

About 5 months ago I purchased an out of bloom phal at a local nursery on
the cheap. It was in good shape with two spikes. I cut the two spikes just
above the first node to attempt a rebloom and instead both spikes have
produced keikis (sp?). How should I go about caring for these and what
should I be looking for in the near future to have two offspring from this
parent? I have a picture in a.b.p.orchids titled 'phal keiki' for those
that care to take a look.

Also, if you have an opportunity to look at the plant, one of the leaves
from the newest growth has curved over to the point you can only see the
underside of the leaf. Is this ok or should I try to keep the leaf topside
up with a small stake?

thanks tremendously for any help or advice,

Sean




---
Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
Version: 6.0.740 / Virus Database: 494 - Release Date: 16.08.04