Dendros: Spike? Keiki? and/or New Growth.

[alorindanya]

I have owned these Dendros for 1 1/2 months and they are starting to change! I'm excited because that means I have kept them alive and they are thriving (I hope).

So, can anyone tell me what this is in the cane with no leaves. Is it a spike?


and what this is on a different plant? Is it a Keiki? Again, the cane has no leaves.



Thanks!

[quiltergal]

In picture #1 the growths from the bottom are the new cane growths for this year that will eventually mature and bloom.

In picture #2 it's kind of hard to tell what that is. It looks like it might be vegetative growth and if so would be a Keiki. Any chance of a closer shot?

[Ross]

#2 doesn't look like any dendro bud I've ever seen before. I realize you have a different group dendro than what I grow, but buds come out looking like mini flowers, just not open. Vegetative growths look like what you showed us. I'll post a pic tomorrow to this post of what they look like cause I have a bunch.

[khill]

I think you have a spike on Pic #1.

On Pic #2 it looks like a new growth starting. I have had dendrobiums that start new growths on bare canes like that.

[alorindanya]

Originally Posted by quiltergal

In picture #2 it's kind of hard to tell what that is. It looks like it might be vegetative growth and if so would be a Keiki. Any chance of a closer shot?

Here is a close up:

[khill]

That's a new vegetative growth.

[quiltergal]

:iagree:

[alorindanya]

Originally Posted by khill

That's a new vegetative growth.

Thanks...so what does that exactly mean? Do I need to cut it off and put it in it's own pot?

[Royal]

Originally Posted by alorindanya

Thanks...so what does that exactly mean? Do I need to cut it off and put it in it's own pot?

No, Don't cut it off. It should start to grow roots eventually. I'd leave it on at least until then.

They both look like typical "rescue" plant to me. Big Box store purchases I'm guessing. Sprawl Mart maybe?

Good grab. They look happier with you!

[alorindanya]

It has begun to show signs of roots. How long do the roots have to be before I remove it? And after I do remove it, how do I treat it? Do I put it in a 2" pot and if so, what type of medium should I place it in. Thanks!