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Phal in full Bloom accident

12 years ago

My Phal in full bloom with 2 spikes fell to the floor and snapped one of the spikes at the bottom... Any idea how to salvage that spike? Right now i inserted it back into the pot and it looks like its normal, but I guess in short time it would wilt.

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Calzoner
12 years ago
Sorry to hear about your phal spike. Unfortunately, once a spike tip has been damaged its a complete loss and I would expect that broken spike to drop its flowers within days. you can cut the rest of the spike off about an inch from the base (above closest node preferred) or just leave it to dry up and turn brown.

I've broken spikes trying to stake them before, what a bummer!
jane__ny
12 years ago
Stick it in a vase if it has buds. You might get flowers or even a keki.

Jane
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westoh Z6
12 years ago
Bummer...

What Jane said, I've done it a few times and usually you can get some of the blooms to open. As with any cut flowers, keep the water 'fresh'.

Good luck,

Bob

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