Obviously your plant is genetically wired to grow keikeis. Enjoy the bonus because when the keikei and mother plant bloom, it will be beautiful.

Brooke

Basal keikis are not normal for Phals, and are usually the result of some problem such as stem infection/crown rot. The infection does not have to be major, it can be local and just enough to 'turn on' the dormant lateral bud at the base of the leaf. In any case it is a sign to watch the plant closely to see if the problem shows itself. If the problem doesn't that is great.

Keikis off of inflorescensces (spikes) are a totally different matter. They are very rare on standard Phals (ones with the big round flowers), and are indicative of a problem. The phals with more star shaped flowers, spots, etc often have species in the background that throw keikis as part of natural growth (tend to form colonial plants). In this case keiki-ing over flowering can be caused by cultural conditions including nitrogen level, temperature, and light.

I have two very healthy phals that have developed large kiekies and both mom and babe are doing well. If your plant is healthy, not to worry. It's a bonus!

Sheila :)

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Clara

Yes, I think the case for "basal keikis are bad and mean a plant is in bad shape" has been overstated at least a little

See the link below and scroll down a few plants for an *FCC* Ambo Buddha that "throws basal keikis freely"

Here is a link that might be useful: Ambo Buddha that keikis

This is a pic of an old Phal (8yrs) which suffered a bad case of spider mites last year. Lost some leaves, but most leaves were left damaged. It sent out a basal keiki (see below large leaves). The plant recovered enough to send out a new leaf and a bunch of roots. This is a Phal whose crown and some roots should be lopped and replanted. The plant and the keiki are both growing. Sorry for the poor photography...

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