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Old 02-06-2007, 11:46 PM
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In a plant like this, the definition of keiki gets a little awkward. In nature, plants like this tend to get a little bushy. This habit led one knowledgeble orchid grower who should have known better to conclude that a Vandopsis was a sympodial, when it was not. I would leave these until they get much larger, and as Jerry says, consider their removal next time you repot, if you see that they have good root systems and are going to come apart easily. I generally do not like using a cutting tool for the removal of keikis when a little manipulation will separate this at the most advantagous place, and also avoids the worry of spreading virus. In the case of plants like you have here, a sterilized tool may be necessary.
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