Susan Erickson wrote in message . ..
On Sat, 16 Oct 2004 21:00:35 GMT, "Gene Schurg"
wrote:

Joan,

Unfortunately there is no magic bullet to save the spike. If it is not
completely severed from the plant you could try to put a wire splint in the
pot and tie the spike to the splint.

If this won't work cut it off where the spike is broken and it may send out
another branch if there are buds below the break that are sleeping. I don't
think Epi's normally have branching spikes so I doubt you will get another
branch on this plant.

Otherwise, give it lots of light and care for it appropriately and you
should enjoy blooms in the future.

It is very difficult to ship orchids in spike and bloom. At least S&H will
send you another plant to enjoy.

Good Growing,
Gene

Although you don't normally expect reed stem Epi to branch; I
have a friend who cut all her's for a funeral arrangement. They
all rebloomed. Since I have been paying more attention to mine.
There seems to be as much reason to believe they will as not.

Good Luck.
SuE
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Sue,

I should have previewed my latest message (this morning, Oct 18)
before posting it. My response to you could be misconstrued. When I
said "It is also scary in a sense that you don't know what is the
right approach", what I really meant was that one doesn't know what is
the right approach. It has nothing to do with you personally. Sorry
for the mistake.

Joan