Wack Orchid

Wack Orchid#183812

By Leathal_Traps -  Fri Aug 02, 2013 8:31 pm
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- Fri Aug 02, 2013 8:31 pm #183812

Well I checked my orchid this morning, and when I saw this I was like, what da hell is this. I think it is a new plant growing on the side, but I've never heard of this being possible, although I heard it is possible for new plants to grow on the side of the flower stalk, although this sin't the case . Comments?

Re: Wack Orchid#184354

By paulkoop -  Sat Aug 10, 2013 11:54 pm
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- Sat Aug 10, 2013 11:54 pm #184354

its a basal keiki

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By Leathal_Traps -  Sun Aug 11, 2013 4:33 am
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- Sun Aug 11, 2013 4:33 am #184372

So what do I do with this, let it grow, or is it possible to separate it from the mother plant. I have this orchid since 2011 and it's in direct sunlight, never burned, bloomed beautifully. I guess it likes the conditions I offer it.

Re: Wack Orchid#184976

By PlantMan -  Sun Aug 18, 2013 5:43 pm
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- Sun Aug 18, 2013 5:43 pm #184976

That's called a Kieki, which means "baby". When it's big enough to start growing roots, you can cut it off.

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