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A keiki is considered ready to be removed from its parent when it has produced a total of at least 3 inches of roots, i.e. either one root of 3 inches or 3 roots of 1 inch each, etc. Also, it should have at least 2 or 3 leaves. 6. How to separate a keiki from its parent (CARE)? If you don’t have clingfilm or moss, you can even just leave the spike standing in a jar of water!) Roots Growing Out the Pot: If you see roots coming out of the drainage holes, your orchid is outgrowing its current home. First, locate a node on the orchid flower stem. Run your hands along the stalk and you'll feel a bump every couple inches. These bumps are the nodes. They look a bit like joints where the stalk merges together. There are several nodes on each flower stem and each node should work with keiki paste. Moisture: Wrap some moist sphagnum moss or a moist cotton ball loosely around the base of the keiki using a rubber band. Give it a drop of water when the moss or cotton ball is dry. Be careful to not overdo it to prevent rotting. In its natural habitat, a keiki lays against a branch or similar and then grow roots.
Do you have any questions about keikis that didn’t get answered in this article? If yes, please ask away in the comment section below! Also, feel free to share your keiki experiences with me – would love to hear them! I learned from this experience that you should never apply Keiki paste when orchids bear flowers as the energy needed to maintain and develop the flowers and grow a baby is too much to take. Next, fill up the container with some sphagnum moss, or fine-grade orchid potting medium. Water it well. Next, with sterilized scissors or pruners, cut the spike from an inch above and below the keiki. (Yes, leaving it attached to a piece of the spike) Cloning orchids can be a rewarding experience, whether you’re working with Keiki or other orchid parts. Remember these key points: After applying the keiki paste, all that is left to do is wait. It may take several weeks or even months for a keiki to appear and mature.
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Boosts the Chances of Propagation: Keiki paste facilitates the propagation of orchids by promoting the growth of Keiki. This keiki can be separated from the parent plant and potted individually, giving rise to new orchid plants. Look for nodes or aerial roots on the orchid plant where you want to encourage keiki growth. Nodes are small bumps along the stem where new growth can occur.
To propagate new orchids, you can stimulate keiki growth on an orchid you already have, divide an orchid with pseudobulbs or grow new orchids from stem cuttings. Each method does take some effort and time, but the end result is very rewarding. Learning how to propagate orchids can be a lot of fun. It is also useful if you want to build a business or grow your orchid collection. A plant forming new shoots, “babies” or preparing to bloom, needs to create an optimal microclimate and enhanced nutrition. Therefore, orchids treated with Keiki paste are immediately provided with warmth, bright diffused light, the necessary air humidity, timely watering, and regular feeding. Using a sterilized knife or blade, cut the horizontal stem into several pieces. You want to make sure that each piece has at least two or three pseudobulbs, or pods, and that the first bulb in each section is starting to develop. Many people have tried many things to trigger a keiki to grow roots faster. This includes increasing the humidity level through misting or humidity trays, increasing the light level, creating a temperature drop at night, or even stopping to water the parent to force the keiki to send out roots. But, none of these have worked, except the following:In most of the territory of Russia, it is problematic to ensure sufficient daylight hours in early spring. Therefore, for supplementary lighting, special phytolamps are used, located at a distance of 30-50 cm above the flower. Common fluorescent, energy-saving and incandescent bulbs burn leaves with an unnatural purple or inky purple hue. Shake Off Excess: Gently shake off any excess rooting agent. A thin coating on the cut end is all you need. We applied the paste on all plants on January 14th. Just four days later, on January 18th, we see absolutely nothing. Choose a mature and healthy part when selecting a part of your orchid for cloning. It should be free from diseases and pests, and ideally, it should be taken from an orchid that has just finished its blooming cycle. 2. Cut the Chosen Orchid Part Carefully
This type of propagation is also known as rhizome propagation. Essentially, it’s the plant’s rhizome that is cut and split up during division propagation. Gather your materials. You will need a sterilized knife, scissors, or blade. You will also need a small orchid pot, new potting media, and (optional) sphagnum moss. Using a potting medium designed especially for young orchids, pot the keiki in a small, clear orchid pot. Be gentle with your new keiki. If possible, provide extra humidity for your fledgling plant. Otherwise, care for your new plantlet as you do the mother plant. Gradual addiction. After the first treatment, indeed, active growth is observed, but then the development of the orchid almost stops and new artificial stimulation is needed.These roots can be carefully trimmed from the main stem, and then planted in a new pot. The roots will anchor themselves into the soil and, eventually, a new plant will sprout. Treat the cut area of the mother orchid’s stem with an anti-fungal powder, such as ground cinnamon, to prevent infections. Using an orchid cloning paste, you can encourage your orchid to grow a keiki along its stem. The keiki paste contains growth hormones. This stimulates the orchid into producing a keiki. Use ground cinnamon powder to cover the open cuts on the orchid plant and on the spike that you have just cut off. This will help prevent infection.
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