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Phals: stem propagation
I saw a note on one site that a phalenopsis was 'stem propagated'.
I'm not familiar with that type of propagation. I was wondering if anyone in the northwest gives workshops on it or even does it. Thanks Mike |
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There MUST be phals growers either local to you or who post here who could
give you more detail. The extremely simplified version is: Phals sometimes make keikis on their flower stems. This can be encouraged with the proper application of certain chemicals. A keiki or "stem prop" is genetically identical to the mother plant, and can therefore carry any applicable awards. Although mericlones are also supposed to be genetically identical, the cloning process still entails some small risk of mutation. So stem props are more reliably identical. For that reason, and also because the volume which can be produced by stem propagation is _far_ more limited [a handful compared to thousands], stem props are usually a lot more expensive than clones. Formulations of the chemicals used are available in small quantities for the hobbyist under the brand names Keiki-Grow and Keiki-Root, and possibly others. Hope this helps, -- Kenni Judd Juno Beach Orchids http://www.jborchids.com "mmccaws2" wrote in message oups.com... I saw a note on one site that a phalenopsis was 'stem propagated'. I'm not familiar with that type of propagation. I was wondering if anyone in the northwest gives workshops on it or even does it. Thanks Mike |
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Mike,
Assuming you are talking about creating a new plant from your existing one, as opposed to mass production, try this. After the Phal has finished blooming, cut the spike (with a sterilized tool or a fresh single edged razor blade) down to just above the third or fourth node from the bottom. If you have a keiki booster type product, use it, or something like Rootone. If you have neither, don't go nuts trying to find something. This method *may* produce either a keiki or another round of flowers. It you get a keike, wait until it has several roots before snapping it off and potting it up. Here's the caveat: flowering takes a lot of energy. If the plant looks in any way stressed, don't try to make it produce more. Better to keep the parent plant healthy than to stress it for more production. Recently, I cut the spike (and all its flowers) off a favorite Phal that has been experiencing problems. I don't want to lose the plant for the sake of this years blooms! Diana |
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Diana Kulaga schrieb:
After the Phal has finished blooming, cut the spike (with a sterilized tool or a fresh single edged razor blade) down to just above the third or fourth node from the bottom. Try looking here for info on node cultu http://www.orchideenvermehrung.at/english/index.htm It should work on Phals. -- Reka This is LIFE! It's not a rehearsal. Don't miss it! http://www.rolbox.it/hukari/index.html |
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