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Feb 6, 2016 4:27 PM CST
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Name: Chris Pollock
Copperas Cove, Tx (Zone 8a)
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I 'believe' that the two photos are of two Keiki's that have come out on the same plant. If so, what is my course of action now? When are they removed and potted? How is this done in the best way possible to ensure their survival?
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Feb 6, 2016 4:38 PM CST
Name: Elaine
Sarasota, Fl
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You don't have to remove those, Chris. I'd let them alone for now and see what they do. They may just be new growths on the main plant.

When a Phal makes a keiki on a flower stem, you usually will wait until it has roots a couple of inches long, then cut the stem below the keiki and pot or mount it.

Still a lot of red on those plants, and a lot of hard water deposits too. I'd advise you take a soft cloth or damp paper towel and try wiping some of that white crusty stuff off the leaves. It could be clogging up the leaf pores (stoma).

It's very encouraging that you've got new growths, though!
Elaine

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Feb 6, 2016 5:17 PM CST
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Name: Chris Pollock
Copperas Cove, Tx (Zone 8a)
Adeniums Cactus and Succulents Dog Lover Greenhouse Hibiscus Plumerias
Seed Starter Region: Texas Garden Ideas: Level 2
Thanks Elaine, I've been using distilled water with 1/2tsp of Epson Salts in a 32oz spray bottle for almost 2 months now ever since it was recommended that's what I should do. Is it possible that what you see as 'hard water deposits' could be from the Epson Salts? I just cleaned the leaves about 3 days ago with lemon juice and distilled water.
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Feb 6, 2016 5:24 PM CST
Name: Elaine
Sarasota, Fl
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Epsom Salts are highly soluble so they shouldn't form a crust on the leaves like that. I'm mystified why you have so much crusty stuff on there.

If you have some warm spring rains coming up, be sure to put your orchids out for a good rain water shower, won't you? If you do have a build-up of salts in the medium, that will wash it out nicely. Key word is "warm" i.e. wait until it's over 60deg. or so.
Elaine

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Feb 6, 2016 5:30 PM CST
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Name: Chris Pollock
Copperas Cove, Tx (Zone 8a)
Adeniums Cactus and Succulents Dog Lover Greenhouse Hibiscus Plumerias
Seed Starter Region: Texas Garden Ideas: Level 2
Looking at the photos again I see where it's at. When I cleaned the plant I really didn't get all down in the center and under the leaves. Possibly this is all left over from when I was misting with tap water? Next time I clean them I'll pull a chair out there so I can sit down and take my time. I sure hope we get some spring rains, haven't seen any since December.
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