Information On Orchid Keiki Care And Transplanting

The keiki can be easily removed and repotted. If you want to produce another plant, just leave the keiki attached to the mother plant until it sprouts new leaves and shoots that are at least a couple inches (5 cm.) long. When root growth is just beginning, you can remove the keiki.

When should I cut my orchid Keiki?
How do you care for an orchid Keiki?
How long does it take for a Keiki to grow roots?
How long do orchids live for?
Do orchids Rebloom on same stem?
How do you get Keiki orchids?
How do I grow a new spike in my orchid?
How do you multiply orchids?
When should I repot my orchid?

When should I cut my orchid Keiki?

Leave the keiki on the mother plant until its roots are 1 to 3 inches long, and it has a small shoot and a couple of leaves. Once the keiki meets the above criteria, separate it from the mother orchid by cutting 1 to 2 inches down the spike of the mother orchid.

How do you care for an orchid Keiki?

Even fully-grown orchids can falter if exposed to too much sunlight. You should be extra careful not to expose baby to too much sunlight. Place your newly repotted keiki in a north or east-facing window to give it just enough light. Keep a close eye on it to make sure it's flourishing.

How long does it take for a Keiki to grow roots?

If a new plant is desired, the keiki should be left on the mother plant until it develops a healthy root system at least 3 inches long and has two or three leaves (for a Phalaenopsis) or canes (Dendrobium). For a Phalaenopsis keiki, this may take 6–12 months from when the keiki first forms.

How long do orchids live for?

Orchids are sturdy plants with a long life span. With proper care, most orchids can live around 20 to 22 years. But as time passes by, the foliage starts to become weak and produce lesser blooms. You also have to keep the orchid free from pests and disease; otherwise, that may result in the premature death of orchid.

Do orchids Rebloom on same stem?

Let's talk about the Phalaenopsis orchid or moth orchid, the one you likely got from the grocery store. This is the only orchid that will rebloom on the same stalk. All other orchids will bloom again, but not from the same stalk. All other orchids can be trimmed at the base of the flower stalk.

How do you get Keiki orchids?

Orchid keikis occur naturally when growth hormones accumulate at a node on the flower spike. The production of keikis can also be induced through the use of keiki paste. This paste consists of concentrated growth hormones and is applied directly to the node.

How do I grow a new spike in my orchid?

To get a new orchid flower spike, place the plant in an area with a lower room temp — about 55–65°F at night should do it. Placing your orchid in a window away from the heater might work, too. We've had best success getting new flower spikes in winter, when our homes and their windows aren't as warm.

How do you multiply orchids?

When an orchid grows very tall and has extending roots from its stem, you can create more plants by cutting out the top several inches of the orchid stem that contains the roots and potting it (this is known as topping an orchid).

When should I repot my orchid?

Orchids should be repotted when new; every year or two; or when crowded roots push up and out of the pot. Spring: time for a close-up. Other than watering and occasionally fertilizing them, you probably don't look closely at your orchids all that often when they're not in bloom.