My first orchid (Phal) grew a keiki on the flower spike and now I believe it is ready to cut (it has about 6 roots over 4'' long and at least 6 good sized leaves).
I'm seeking advice on how to separate them and repotting of both. They are both thriving right now so I'm afraid of harming either in the process. Not sure how far down to cut the stalk, process, etc.
I've not been able to find spaghnum moss (Toronto, Canada) so I've soaked a bucket of "Orchid Magic" bark mix in boiling water for several days -- will this be okay for the keiki? I have a small clear standard 4.5'' pot for the keiki but haven't been able to locate a larger clear pot for the mother plant which is quite large now (leaves over 12'' long). Is opaque plastic okay or is clay better?
Any advice is greatly appreciated!