June 12, 2009
Is it normal for an orchid to grow new leaves where the old flower stem broke off?
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I have three new leaves and no sign of new flowers coming. Should I cut off the leaves at one of the nubs to see if an new stem will grow?
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If the leaves are growing from the flower stem it is called a keiki, or baby. Leave the baby there until it grows its own roots and then pot it up. It is a clone of it's mama plant and should be fine in its own pot.
Look here and search for orchid keiki for more info.
http://www.easyorchids.co.uk/site/content/view/30/71/
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Yes, i lost my flower, so i cut the stem, and now i have new leaves springing up all over the place.
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