My orchid had a flower spike, it got broken. Will it make another one this year? Is it possible for the flower spike to grow a new plant? I've never had one before and I was so happy to see that it was going to bloom, and so disappointed when it got broken. The plant is growing in a cool greenhouse, temp stays between 50 and 57. It has been in the same pot for at least a year, should I replant it?
Broken flower spike
What kind of Orchid is it?
I've been told it is a phalenopsis.
It depends on where it is broken. You are probably in luck. Many times they spike again from a lower node.
I hope that's the case. The spike was about 8-10 inches long and only the last 2 inches broke off so there would be lots of lower nodes. Hoping for the best here....... thanks.
Please let us know if it re-spikes?
I will, I'll be very happy if it does.
Update: New flower spike forming, it is half an inch long, comming out from the opposite side of the plant between a couple of leaves. This is exciting. How long will it take it to bloom?
And more good news. The broken spike looks like it is making 2 branches so maybe I will have a total of 3! The broken tip is in moist peat moss, still looking green on the end after all this time, maybe there is hope.