Instead of getting new flowers on my orchid stems, I am getting leaves. Is this good or bad?

I think what you're experiencing is called a "Ki-ki"... an orchid 'pup' on the flower stalk. It isn't all that common.



These 'pups' can be started as a new plant. Once they've developed (look a little like a miniature orchid plant), remove them. Fill a clay pot with coarse sphagnum moss, and wet it.

Set the pup onto the moss. Put the whole thing into a large ziplock bag, and zip it closed. Keep it in a moderate light window, and warm. In a few weeks, if it is going to be a success, you'll see roots tendril out from the base and more leaves develop.



Once it's 'looking good', open the bag. Leave it in the bag, opened, for a few weeks. That will help it acclimate to a lower humidy environment. After a couple weeks like that, it should be ready for normal treatment.



I hope that this helps

Good luck-

Instead of getting new flowers on my orchid stems, I am getting leaves. Is this good or bad?
It is good, of course.
Reply:What you're experiencing is normal. Most orchids have a foliage growing phase and a leaf growing phase. Your orchid should grow a leaf, then be ready for another flower

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