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Spikes stopped growing...

Discussion in 'Orchid Culture' started by PhalGal, Apr 16, 2015.

  1. PhalGal

    PhalGal Rachel

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    So I've had phal. Heiroglyphica for a few months now and it was in spike when I purchased it. The three flower spikes that it was producing seemed to have just quit growing. The plant is healthy and is producing a new leaf and new roots. I figured maybe a change of conditions caused this but if conditions are good for it to grow, why won't the spikes? They are firm and green and I don't know if I should cut them or not. Will they start growing again? IMG_20150416_154228239_HDR.jpg
     
  2. KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I don't grow P. hieroglyphica but I believe that it is one of the species that blooms from the same spikes for multiple years. I do grow P. cornu-cervi which also blooms many years from the green spikes and it is not uncommon to have an unbloomed spike rest a while.

    I recommend that you leave it alone and be patient. My guess is that it will eventually reward you. BTW, beautiful plant.
     
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    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I agree with Kelly, don't cut the spikes as long as the plant is healthy enough to support them and yours looks great.
     
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    PhalGal Rachel

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    Thanks Kelly and Marni, I will let her gather her thoughts and maybe eventually she will put on a good show.
     
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    PhalGal Rachel

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    The three stalled spikes on my hieroglyphics have come alive with bud formation and it also threw out three more spikes!...6! This is one of the more pricey orchids I've purchased so the anticipation of seeing it bloom is shaping up to be worth it I hope! IMG_20150701_183639154.jpg
     
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    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Looks like you are going to have a good show. Great job.
     
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    PhalGal Rachel

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    The first bud on my P. hieroglyphica is opening today and hopefully by tomorrow I will get to see the full flower. It seems to be more of a cream color with brown markings rather than pink like I had expected, but I'm happy nonetheless. I will add more pics soon! :)
     
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    PhalGal Rachel

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    PhalGal Rachel

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    Beautiful ♡