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broke new growth
While repotting my mom's Lc., I broke off the tip of one of the new
growths. The plant responded by putting out 4 new growths - two just below the break, 1 in the previous pseudobulb and 1 in the one before that. If all 4 are allowed to mature, would it really sap the plant of energy and affect the quantity and quality of flowers? (When we first got it the plant gave 4 flowers per growth, now it's up to 12+.) Should we reduce it to say two? TIA |
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Tippi wrote:
While repotting my mom's Lc., I broke off the tip of one of the new growths. The plant responded by putting out 4 new growths - two just below the break, 1 in the previous pseudobulb and 1 in the one before that. If all 4 are allowed to mature, would it really sap the plant of energy and affect the quantity and quality of flowers? (When we first got it the plant gave 4 flowers per growth, now it's up to 12+.) Should we reduce it to say two? TIA No. I don't think new growth ever saps the energy of a plant. Flowering will. New growth is what gives the plant energy. If you want, you could allow all four growths to mature, and remove the spikes from two. I'd probably let it be. Four new growths is a really good thing. Don't discourage that kind of behavior. Rob -- Rob's Rules: http://littlefrogfarm.com 1) There is always room for one more orchid 2) There is always room for two more orchids 2a) See rule 1 3) When one has insufficient credit to obtain more orchids, obtain more credit |
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On 18 Jul 2005 06:38:09 -0700, "Tippi" wrote:
While repotting my mom's Lc., I broke off the tip of one of the new growths. The plant responded by putting out 4 new growths - two just below the break, 1 in the previous pseudobulb and 1 in the one before that. If all 4 are allowed to mature, would it really sap the plant of energy and affect the quantity and quality of flowers? (When we first got it the plant gave 4 flowers per growth, now it's up to 12+.) Should we reduce it to say two? TIA No this will not sap the strength. This is the source of new roots and new strength. Just make sure you keep the light and the food coming. This should give you the opportunity to have an outstanding display if all four are getting a good share of the light and time their blooming together. Or an exceptionally long bloom if they decide to do it sequentially. There is joy after disaster. Enjoy. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
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My 2 cents: Be grateful for gifts!
Diana |
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I was originally concerned that with 4 new growths, the reserve from
the back bulbs would be spread too thin. However the plant seems to know what it's doing; the two growths just below the break seems to have stopped elongating, whereas the 2 from previous growths are coming up fast. We may end up with just 2 new bulbs. Thanks to all who replied! |
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On 20 Jul 2005 14:03:56 -0700, "Tippi" wrote:
I was originally concerned that with 4 new growths, the reserve from the back bulbs would be spread too thin. However the plant seems to know what it's doing; the two growths just below the break seems to have stopped elongating, whereas the 2 from previous growths are coming up fast. We may end up with just 2 new bulbs. Thanks to all who replied! I would place money on all 4 developing. Maybe just not at the same speed - which will give you flowers over a longer period of time -- hopefully. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php |
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