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09-26-2006, 12:19 PM
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Ahh the crazy antics of my little Haraella *MINI*
Ok, as many of you know, I have had a little Haraella odorata for many months now. It bloomed for me for many months (at least 3) opening one flower after the other. It had stopped growing so I decided to cut the two spikes off to let it rest. This was only a month ago. Now I go to check today and I find that not only is it growing roots, and a new leaf. But its also growing a new spike!!!!
What should I do??? Should I let it do what it wants? Or should I cut the new little spike and encourage it to grow instead? 
Thanks all! Pics to come tonight.
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09-26-2006, 06:07 PM
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Tindo, I have always read and per being told not to cut the spikes back but totally understand why you did. Mine is blooming, another spike ready to bloom looked today and saw new roots and another spike appearing one node down from the original spike. It is my understanding that they should soon be going into dormacy,  but my little guy is growing like a weed. Would love to know more about them, hopefully others here can share in their experiences.
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09-26-2006, 06:49 PM
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Hi,
dormancy with a Haraella? Not really. Just check http://www.orchidspecies.com/haerodorata.htm and see that all is normal.
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09-26-2006, 07:55 PM
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Funny that this post was the first I opened! I spent some time today going through my 'chid list trying to figure out which ones will need different treatment in the upcoming months. This was not one that is on the list of deciduous or dry winter rest.
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09-26-2006, 09:08 PM
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I never heard that H. odorata's required rest. Now I'm escared!!
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Not all those who wander are lost;
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09-26-2006, 09:14 PM
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No Tin...they DO NOT need a dry rest in winter.
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10-29-2006, 05:14 PM
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Tindo where di you get your H. Odorata?
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10-29-2006, 06:56 PM
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I got it from Andy's Orchids. I recently got a second one in bloom and is very odiferous! In a good way!
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Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
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10-29-2006, 08:29 PM
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It seems happy, I'd leave it alone. Good growing!
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10-30-2006, 07:58 AM
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Roots are good
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 You guys slay me!
Mine smells of wet stick! I'm still waiting to see what they supposed to smell like
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I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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