Phalaenopsis split

[brianb]

I re-potted this Phal about a month ago and now see a second shoot appearing on the right. Should I split it into two plants or leave well alone.

Brian B

[terra_australis]

I'd let it grow a couple more leaves first.

[kmarch]

I'd never divide it. I'd let it grow on. Once mature you'll then have twice the number of spikes and more and better flowers.

[DesertRayne]

Is the second shoot a basal keiki?

[MelissaSE]

Originally Posted by kmarch

I'd never divide it. I'd let it grow on. Once mature you'll then have twice the number of spikes and more and better flowers.

I agree with Kmarch. My first orchid was a NOID phal with 3 "sections", for want of a better word. They are connected, but each has its own roots and each one blooms separately. Puts on quite a show!

But, having said that... I repotted it last week. It was in an 8" pot to accommodate all the roots etc., and I was concerned about it staying too wet in the center. When it came out of the pot, one section was pretty loose, so I just detached it and potted it up separately. It's still a good size phal and looks great. So now I have "Siamese twins" (instead of triplets) and their slightly smaller sister.

Wish I knew what cross it is -- it has clusters of smallish light yellow flowers on not-too-tall spikes, with a fragrance like daffodils.

[BGGraham1]

that's really pretty! I was never a fan of yellow until my hubby got me a NOID yellow phal for our anniversary. Now I love 'em!

[plucker]

leave it for now and if you decide that you want 2 plants you can repot and divide later. Much better for the plants.