Phalaenopsis Keiki on Flower Spike: Removal and Potting Guide

A keiki (baby plant) with 2 leaves on your Phalaenopsis spike is a natural clone. Leave it until roots >2 inches, then pot separately.

Keiki Readiness

• Leaves: 3+ inches long
• Roots: multiple, >2 inches, green tips active
• Time on spike: typically 3-6 months

Removal and Potting

1. Twist gently at attachment; cut if resistant
2. 2-3 inch pot with fine bark
3. Position leaves at rim, fill around
4. Water, place near mother
5. High humidity (bag/dome) 2-3 weeks helps

If Left on Mother

• May develop own spike while attached
• Eventually crowds mother
• Separation eventually needed

Mother Plant

Cut spike above next node after keiki removal. May rebloom or produce another keiki.

Keikis are free plants! Your Phalaenopsis is propagating itself.