Trichopilia suavis keiki?
This is my first time posting on a forum, and I have very little orchid experience. I bought this Trichopilia suavis not realizing that the level of care was much higher than the average Phal, but once I got her I have done much research on Trichopilia suavis in general. A few months ago a horrible root rot ensued once she was placed with a host of other Phals, house plants, and succulents for the winter lighting. After an exhausting amount of research, I treated all affected plants, but sadly, I thought that the Trichopilia suavis was not going to make it, for she had lost all but one leaf. After noticing a new leaf shoot, my hope was restored. Since then, I noticed that all of the pseudobulbs that had a leaf that fell off during the rotting fiasco had a new shoot coming from them. Now several weeks later, this is what they look like. The pseudobulbs are looking more and more shriveled regardless of watering regimens which I am attributing to the new growth. As far as whether or not the orchid with survive or not, the prognosis is poor I would think, but what about the new shoots? Are they keiki? If so, how long should I leave them on the mother plant? Is there a chance the rot could spread to them even though I am treating the mother? Thank you for your imput; this is all quite new to me.
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