On Sun, 18 Jun 2006 08:33:29 -0400, "Ray"
wrote:

Sometimes paphs will grow vegetative appendages on the flower spike, but I
have never seen one actually grow roots and become a free-standing plant. I
suggest leaving it alone and letting it take its course, as at least it's
contributing to the photosynthesis.


I on the other hand, have seen them root. What is the breeding on
this plant, that is did it come with a name tag that says more than
Phalaenopsis? Some species like to grow by keikeis.

One way to encourage it is to suspend a container (pot) just at root
level keep moist sphagnum moss in the pot. If it wants to root, the
presence of a moist medium should encourage it. NOTE: I did NOT
suggest pushing the plantlet into the moss. You want the moist media
just available to encourage the root buds to develop. IF they do not
cut it from the main plant until the total root mass is over two
inches in combined length.

Another way -- if the spike is flexible enough and the pot/basket
large enough, tie the keikei back to Mom's basket where it can again
feel the moisture.
SuE
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