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Finally got a spike!

13 years ago

So the phal I've had for three years which hasn't been in bloom since it's purchase has decided to finally spike. It's been outside all summer into the fall, and as I was hoping, the cooler fall nights have induced it to spike.

My question is, I have another few weeks until predicted first frost, which I want to avoid. When I bring the plant inside, will it continue to grow the spike and ultimately flower? Is there anything special I need to do once it's moved into the house?

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terpguy
13 years ago
95% chance it will continue. However on occasion a change in environments can force a plant to blast/kill off the spike.

However, phals are much less sensitive than others. I was in love with Laelia anceps, but it always spikes this time of year. For me, bringing them back inside ALWAYS killed the spike. But I couldn't leave it outside because the cold would get it before the flowers appeared. For this reason I gave up on this species. Phals, this has never really been an issue for me.
cj_speciosa
Original Author
13 years ago
Good to know. Thanks Terp.
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