Phalaenopsis Keiki on Flower Spike: When and How to Separate

Your orchid has a leaf sprouting next to the bloom on the spike—a keiki (baby plant). It's a clone of the mother. Once it develops roots, you can remove and pot it.

Separation Timing

• Wait until keiki has several roots >2 inches long.
• Larger keiki = better survival.
• Remove before roots get too long to avoid damage.
• Pot in orchid mix; flowers will be identical to mother.

Current Care

Leave it on the spike for now; it can grow there indefinitely.