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What to Do If Your Orchid Sprouts Leaves at the End of Its Spike

If your Phalaenopsis orchid starts sprouting leaves instead of a flower at the end of its spike, congratulations! Your orchid is about to become a new parent! These leafy growths are called “keikis,” the Hawaiian word...

Using Orchid Spikes, Buds and Blooms to Determine Orchid Problems

A Phalaenopsis orchid’s flower spike, buds, and blooms are excellent indicators of the plant’s general health. Changes in the normal development or appearance of your orchid often indicate an environmental problem...