How to grow Phalaenopsis from a Kindel

What are Kindels anyway?

Kindel are offshoots or daughter plants that grow by themselves directly on the mother plant. They often form on the stem or on the flower stem. For this reason you should cut back with the Phalaenopsis after flowering wait a little. Incidentally, the Kindel are genetically identical to the mother plant, they are practically small clones.

How often does a Phalaenopsis have Kindel?

The frequency of the formation of Kindeln is different, depending on the type of Phalaenopsis and the respective care. Some form offshoots relatively regularly, others only when they threaten to die. The continuation of the species is ensured by the Kindel.

Stem kindles can stay on the mother plant for a very long time and even replace it when it dies. So-called peduncles (= form on the flower stem) can be cut off and planted as soon as they are large and strong enough.

How do I care for the Phalaenopsis Kindel?

First leave the (stem) child on the mother plant until it has developed a few leaves and roots. The latter should be about two inches long. then cut Use a disinfected, sharp knife to remove the flower stalk a few centimeters above and below the child and plant it in a pot with not too coarse Orchid substrate.(€ 7.98 at Amazon *)

Place the small Phalaenopsis in a warm (between 20 ° C and 24 ° C) and light place without drafts. Make sure there is sufficient humidity, possibly also by spraying with lukewarm water. You shouldn't use the plant for the first few weeks fertilize.

The essentials in brief:

• grow on the trunk or on the faded flower stem
• are genetically identical to the mother plant
• should not be separated too early, only after the roots have formed
• Separation only with a sharp, disinfected knife
• Put Kindel in its own pot