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Dendrobium anosmum Kikis

Discussion in 'Orchid Culture' started by chadders, Oct 21, 2016.

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  1. Oct 21, 2016 #1
    chadders

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    I have a Dendrobium anosmum that has grown several kikis. In the past I have waited until they have good roots and then I have anchored them in the medium the mother plant is growing in. They are alive, but they never take off like the new growths in the Spring. Does anyone have a method to get the kikis to grow vigorously and produce flowers next Fall. Thanks for your advice.
     
  2. Oct 21, 2016 #2
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I have never grown Dendrobium anosmum. However, on numerous other Dendrobiums (eg. aphyllum, falconeri, nobile, hercoglossum, scabrilingue) I have experienced that it is best to leave the kieki on the mother plant for a year or more before removing it. If you remove the kieki when very small, even if it has good roots, it tends to behave more like a seedling but if removed when older and larger it behaves like a blooming sized division. Frequently the older kiekis will flower while on the mother plant and will grow great when removed. Good luck.
     
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  3. Oct 21, 2016 #3
    chadders

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    Thanks Kelly. I will give that a try. I think I have been removing them prematurely in the past.