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[tizzycat]

So rry, seem to ba having problems getting the attachment to stick, grrrrrrrrrrr

[mayres]

Looks like a basal keiki - just let it grow alongside the mother for awhile and eventually it will have its own roots and can be removed to grow on its own (roots should start to develop along "its" base over time).

[tizzycat]

Thank you so much for the advice. Orchidgeeks to the rescue (again).

[charleyismydog]

Tizzycat, what is that amazing orchid in your avatar?

[kmarch]

It's not uncommon for Phals to start a new growth at the base like this. For some varieties it is more common than for others. I have seen large Phals at shows that had 3-5 growths on them, making for large stunning displays of flowers when each growth has 1 or 2 flower spikes. Allow this growth to go on and mature. I would recommend that you not remove it unless there is a compelling reason to do so (like the mother plant is dying). If you leave it it will eventually spike along with the mother plant and give you a bigger, prettier display.

[tizzycat]

Charleyismydog, The orchid is a Zygo that I bought from the garden centre back in April. It was sitting on a shelf with other sickly looking orchids, all at knock down prices - this one was £2 (what a bargain that turned out to be). I am waiting to see if anyone here can tell me the variety. The other one was a Dendrobium (£3.50)which was also sickly and is now healthy and throwing out new leaves but no sign of flowers. My other orchids are all phals, so these two were a bit of an adventure. Regards, Chris

[tizzycat]

Another thread revival.

This is the plant almost eleven months on: you can see the keiki to the right.


I was just getting over my disappointment that this phal. only produced two flowers atop a very long spike this time:



But when watering today I noticed, not one, but two spikes, which are definitely growing. The one on the right is actually on the keiki:



The two other growths have been there for months without making a move, maybe they'll grow now.

Looks like the much needed re-pot will have to wait.

[articuno75]

I love how that spike is spiraling up on that stake! That is too cool. I wish the spike on my would take off, it's just dormant as dry beans. LoL

Awesome growing!

[digitalgate]

wow... amazing.

[katrina]

Originally Posted by tizzycat

Looks like the much needed re-pot will have to wait.

Actually....wouldn't hurt it one bit to go ahead and repot. Might even help the smaller growth take off. I've repotted when in full spike. Just be careful not to break the spike/new spike buds.

[patticake]

I agree with Kat...As long as you're careful, you could re-pot now. It does look like it's outgrown its home! On the other hand, since it's doing so well, it must be happy where it is! This is quite an unusual plant!

[tizzycat]

Just a quick update. As the plant seemed more than happy I postponed the repot.

Both new spikes grew and produced flowers, (one or two have now dropped) and the spikes (all three) have started to grow again and produced more new buds. What a surprise from the disappointing start with the really long spike with only two flowers at the end of September 2008.

The plant at the beginning of March 09:




The plant today:



The first spike which orginally only produced two buds has grown two new buds.

The spike from the basal keiki:



The third spike:




The spikes on two other NOID phals have started to grow again and are producing buds:

[digitalgate]

sent it for orchid society competition, and get a ribbon for it. It is just stunning. (if you have a name for it)

[-k-]

Nice growing! It's gigantic!!! And a real beauty!

[LouisW]

Man that things a wild child! I love it!

Your plant is well on its way to being a big Phal ball and its becoming a really nice specimen. The flowers are great too.

[Plucky Purcell]

Wow! What a nice rescue!
I had to go find me a bib!

[jensan]

Wow that's a beautiful chid

[hulaorchid]

Great growing! It looks really happy and showing it!!

[PhalPal]

Jacqui does that yellow Phal look familiar?????? We both won one at Jay's OS raffle!

Very nice Tizzy! I really love the purple stripy one!
Chris if you don't have a tag on the yellow one I think I know the name! We can compare pics if you are interested.

[hulaorchid]

Yes it does! I was thinking the same thing!! lol
I have a pitcture in my orchid album!
I need to check the tag again I may have it named wrong!

http://www.orchidgeeks.com/forum/pic...pictureid=1560

[janeteagle]

Hi Chris

what gorgeous photos of your orchids. How on earth do you get them to look so glossy and healthy. Mind look dried out compared to yours. Especially the aeriel roots. You def have green fingers. lovely

[kmarch]

Very well done tizzy! You may remember a while back (post #5 above) I posted: "I would recommend that you not remove [the new growth]... If you leave it it will eventually spike along with the mother plant and give you a bigger, prettier display." And now you're reaping the rewards! Nothing like a big mass of flowers is there?

Cheers!!!

[Tarad]

Really nice phal!!! tara

[tansyflower]

Ooooh, I'm so envious. I want a monster phal, too!!

I also love the stripy purple one.

[kmarch]

Plucky, you could start a "Golden Bib Award" with that bib! LOL

[lmartiny]

I was just going to say I didn't get the bib. I Don't.
But nice plants. Maybe send a few more flower shots.

[kmarch]

Originally Posted by lmartiny

I was just going to say I didn't get the bib. I Don't.
But nice plants. Maybe send a few more flower shots.

Orchidgeeks have a habit of drooling over nice orchids so most of us need bibs.

[dorothea]

my mom has one that is really similar and it keeps growing new buds just like this beauty. hope someday my mom's phal will get as big as this one

[tizzycat]

Originally Posted by PhalPal

Jacqui does that yellow Phal look familiar?????? We both won one at Jay's OS raffle!

Very nice Tizzy! I really love the purple stripy one!
Chris if you don't have a tag on the yellow one I think I know the name! We can compare pics if you are interested.

Connie, It would be great to put a name to the yellow Phal. I would love to compare pics. Thankyou.

[tizzycat]

Originally Posted by kmarch

Very well done tizzy! You may remember a while back (post #5 above) I posted: "I would recommend that you not remove [the new growth]... If you leave it it will eventually spike along with the mother plant and give you a bigger, prettier display." And now you're reaping the rewards! Nothing like a big mass of flowers is there?

Cheers!!!

Kevin, I'm so glad I took your advice to leave the basal keiki in place. Thankyou.

The plant has been flowering since last September, (albeit with only two flowers and one spike), but the other two spikes followed on and it now looks as if it still has quite a way to go with the new buds appearing.

I can't believe I was tempted to removed the long, long spike and two flowers back in September, I'm so pleased I stuck with it.

[flowerchild]

Beautiful Phal!!!!!!

[patticake]

How pretty!! That's one gorgeous plant!!

[Brooke]

I love the white with magenta markings I sure wish you had a name for it

Brooke

[tizzycat]

Originally Posted by hulaorchid

Yes it does! I was thinking the same thing!! lol
I have a pitcture in my orchid album!
I need to check the tag again I may have it named wrong!

http://www.orchidgeeks.com/forum/pic...pictureid=1560

Jacqui, it certainly looks very much like the one in your photo, it would be good to put a name to it.

[oncidiumlover]

WOW!!! That is FANTABULOUS!! Great Growing! Thank you so much for the pics! I'm totally drooling!
:w oot::woo t:

[Stelios]

AWESOME! nice growing and very unique form, i'm glad you haven't removed the new growth.

[PhalPal]

Okay Hula I'm confused????!!
Is this the thread with our orchid that your were comparing to Tizzys orchid and giving a name to it???
Didn't you already tell her the name of it???

[hulaorchid]

Phalpal, I had add a link to my album on an earlier post.

[PhalPal]

Hula where is the name????? Should I post it???

[trinigirl]

That's one nice specimen! I just love all the flowers.

I especially love yellow orchids, and I don't have a yellow phal. I just love yours. As much as I love your yellow specimen, I believe I love love love the pink noid also.

[tizzycat]

Originally Posted by hulaorchid

Phalpal, I had add a link to my album on an earlier post.

Jacqui I did follow the link in your earlier post, which led me to a picture, but no name. I apologise if I have missed something.

PhalPal = Hula where is the name????? Should I post it???

Connie, I'm sorry for any confusion I may be causing, but I didn't see a name on the link Jaqui kindly posted, and I must say it does look identical to mine.

[hulaorchid]

OK! The name on mine is San Jacinto x Brother Oxford! Sorry for any confustion also! I'm still using the library computer and ther is a time limit! As I was posting it cut me off! Sorry too the link I posted was just the picture. If you go to my album on my page it has the name. OOPs!