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Old 09-01-2007, 08:41 PM
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Ditto on the Yellow leaves

Thanks for all the info on the yellow leaves dropping off.

My experience is similar. Bought the Phal in full bloom, 5 or 6 leaves, two spikes and about 6 flowers. It bloomed for a couple of months before the flowers dropped. Somewhere I read to cut half the length off the spikes for a possible reblooming.

Never rebloomed, but 3 or 4 of the leaves yellowed and dropped, and then it began to grow a new plant on one of the spikes. The new plant is developing nicely with three nice looking 'air' roots. But it has been at least six months since any sign of new spikes of flowers. (1) How can I help this plant to flower and (2) when should I pot the 'new' baby plant?

I live in Maryland and, after reading this thread believe the plant may need more light exposure. I have it in my very light-filled bathroom over a tray of pebbles that I keep water in, but it is about 3 feet from the window. I have kept the blinds mostly closed to keep the plant from direct sun. (3) Is a little direct sun in the morning OK?

Thanks for the great forum.
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