Good decision. I had a batch of triple-spike phals a few years ago that
made keikis on all 3 spikes. I found that the keikis matured and bloomed
much faster when left attached to "mom" than when separated, and two years
later when the "moms" each made new multiple spikes and each of the keikis
also flowered, they made an absolutely SPECTACULAR display.
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Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids
http://www.jborchids.com

"Drbob92031" wrote in message
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Joanna;

The arile roots and he leaves on the keikeis look good and feel lirm and
solid,. I ma electing to take your asvice and leving them on the mother
plant.
Thanks for all you time and knowledge.
Bob