Spikes?

[kktbva]

I'm pretty new to this forum and would like to say Hello to all of you.

This morning when I watered my orchids, I notice something that look like spikes on 2 of the Den. that I rescued from Lowes about 3 weeks ago. Do they look like spikes to you guys?

Thanks!
Kathie

[digitalgate]

congra. you have a inflorescence

[kmarch]

Because they are "skinny" I think there's a good chance they're flower spikes. Let's see what they look like in another week or 2.

[Tobi]

The first one looks like a flower spike. The 2nd could be one also or it could
be a keiki. As Kevin stated, a week or so will tell.

[kktbva]

Yes!!! I can't wait for 2 weeks... I can't believe that they are spiking again only a few weeks after the previous blooms. Is this normal? From what I read from this forum, aren't they supposed to be "dormant" at this time?

Oh, and what should I do in the meantime? When I repotted them 3 weeks ago, I sprinkled them with Osmocote 19-6-12. I water them thoroughly once a week.

Thanks!
Kathie

[Tobi]

Originally Posted by kktbva

Yes!!! I can't wait for 2 weeks... I can't believe that they are spiking again only a few weeks after the previous blooms. Is this normal? From what I read from this forum, aren't they supposed to be "dormant" at this time?

Oh, and what should I do in the meantime? When I repotted them 3 weeks ago, I sprinkled them with Osmocote 19-6-12. I water them thoroughly once a week.

Thanks!
Kathie

Kathie,
I have 2 Phal type Dendrobiums that finished flowering in August and are
throwing up new spikes right now. These type Dens. can spike anytime, so
there really isn't necessarily a dormant period for them. If they are indeed a
spike, then continue regular watering and fertilize every other week.

[kmarch]

Kathis,

Often times the orchids you buy in bloom (especially those bought at places like department stores or home improvement stores) have been forced to bloom out of season for the market. It may be that your orchid was out of season and now is it blooming in season. It may also be that your plants likes the conditions you're giving it. Whatever the case, keep up the good work!