Phalaenopsis Orchid with central flower spike | Terminal spikes - what are they, what to do?

Today we talk more about terminal spikes on Phalaenopsis orchids, what they are and what we should do!
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Phalaenopsis orchids normally create flower spikes on the sides of their stem, in between the leaves. Sometimes though we can find flower spikes growing from the crown of the orchid. At this point one of a few things can happen:

1. Leaves can continue to grow, if the spikes are just not capable to poke through the leaf and grow just next to the crown    • Possible terminal spike on Phalaenops...  

2. The Orchid grows a spike keiki, which appears to be one of the most common outcome. After the keiki forms roots, it can be removed and potted separately    • Are these Orchids dead or alive? - sa...  

3. The Orchid grows a basal keiki, just like in the first case, but this time the baby plant starts from the stem of the mother plant.

4. The Orchid produces keikis, but the keikis grow terminal spikes as well. I think this will result in the demise of the orchid in time.

5. The Orchid doesn't try to propagate and withers within a few years.

You can never know what the outcome will be, but maybe the risk is worth it :)

Try to promote keikis with hormone paste    • Trying out Keiki Grow Plus with my Ph...  

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