Half dead mini phal making flowers.

[amsteele2]

I have a similar situation with a mini phal, except a bit worse. I'm determined to save it... I know it is a very run of the mill plant, but I am feeling a challenge.

Earlier this year we painted the room where I keep my orchids. I put many of them in a china cabinet after watering to keep them out of the way and safe from Reno dust. I left them in there longer than I should and when I brought this little guy out, I was horrified to see ALL the leaves had yellowed. Within a week, I lost all of the leaves. The roots continued to look fantastic, so I decided to treat the stump with turmeric and cinnamon (there was fungus), and then just see if it would do anything if I watered it.

I was rewarded today when watering to see not a leaf, but a flower spike. It is still a leafless pot of roots. I'm trying to decide what to do... I was excited since this means something is still alive, but I was hoping for a leaf. I see no signs of a leaf.

So, should I let this spike go, in hopes of getting a Keiki? This to me is very exciting... I know it's not a good sign, but I'd be happy to salvage something (the challenge again ). Or should I snip the spike now and hope for a leaf? I'll see if I can figure out how to load up a picture.

Thanks for any ideas! Andrea