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Old 08-22-2023, 07:36 PM
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Trying to upload again with pictures the right way around.

The spike is 60” /1.52 m long. I haven’t measured the branches. The whole thing is ungainly so I handle it as little as possible.
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Old 08-22-2023, 07:42 PM
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Those look a LOT like the slow-developing keikis that I got on my Phal. schilleriana. (Only one of which has so far actually become a keiki - 6 months after growing as leaves like that, the other one still could, on its own schedule) . So maybe a keiki eventually, maybe a place for a flower spike first if mine is any indication. An adventure for sure.

Here is that old thread showing my Phal schilleriana last February Confused - or multitasking - Phalaenopsis
The pseudo-keikis were actually well developed by then, so the "leaf" part was more like November or December.
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That's amazing. Please keep us posted as it continues its journey. Maybe need to put in a sunroof? Contact Guinness Book of World Records?
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Both of the older keikis have sprouted a root tip. The root nubs were nowhere in sight two days ago.
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Old 10-24-2023, 11:09 PM
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Update on my overachieving phal, I was able to wrangle the spike down to a much more reasonable height when I repotted the plant. The increased water demand from the three cling-ons had caused me to have to water it way too frequently. The original plant is pushing out a new leaf and some new roots. Everyone seems happy, so I’m happy!

All the keikis have roots but I’m not planning on removing them anytime soon.
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very well done- this can become a truly amazing specimen if you want to
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Cool, well done!

I'm not sure what the record is, but mature plants have spikes that easily reach 1.3m+, and roots that can be just as long.
It's not a compact Phal by any means, and needs substantial space and fertilizer. Looking forward to seeing yours all grown up!

What you're missing is hard to diagnose, however, this lack of blooms most likely comes from temperatures.
Philippinensis is an "altitude" Phal, and temps in its natural habitat reach the low 10s°C. It prepares its flowers in winter and they all bloom (up to a hundred) at once in spring, so you're within the time frame.
The infamous "temp drop for Phal" really is helpful with this one.
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Update: We made the move from CA to WA, earlier this year. It was an unconventional move, and this phal. made the trip packed with some friends, on the front seat of my car.

The parent plant was in-spike at the time and it survived. The keiki grew its spike after we arrived. Both have been blooming for months. I wish I had taken the photo earlier when both spikes looked nice, but I was too busy admiring it. Lol.

Side note: it’s really interesting how this species’ flowers all wilt instantly once the plant is done with them.
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OMG! The bloom is gorgeous!
All those crazy hoops were not for nothing! Yay!
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That is amazing!
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