| of course if the keiki has roots about 3 inches or longer ,it is of good size to cut and pot. I
alway try to let keiki grow as big as possible so that it flowers faster.
If as you said the keiki is killing the big cane, then cut it if you will.
There is no absolute right way to do grow orchids, most people need to discover their
methods of growing orchids.
A lot of my friend in singapore grow their Phalaenopsis seedling in moss. Mine - no media
just a plastic pot. I kill so many Phalaenopsis that i decided let the small bugger decide
when it want to grow- no media, no charcoal absolutely nonthing just put on a
plastic tray and let it grow. I get better result, so who cares.
I also notice LouiseW said he leave the keiki on the cane for a long time. Most keiki will
stunned when left on the cane for too long with no long roots growth.(unable to
absorb nutrient from stunned root it has) These keiki
will remain the same size for 6 months. (what a big waste of space and time). I rather
have the big cane regrow another keiki , give very good growing condition that it
produced fantastic roots.  |