About this deal
For timing, wait until the plant has finished flowering and is in a vegetative growth state, producing new leaves. This is generally when temperatures are warmer (spring, summer). It’s during the cooler seasons that regular flowering occurs. But what is it? This is a question that gets asked more often than not, so I decided to write a blog post dedicated solely to ‘ keiki paste’ – I hope it answers your questions!
On the plant, the paste is applied to a dormant bud (node) on a flower branch (known as the “spike” or “inflorescence”). Place 100 g of lanolin in a glass container in a water bath. Keep holding until it becomes similar in consistency to molten paraffin or wax.
Frequently Asked Questions
When a keiki first appears on your stem, it would first focus on sprouting a few leaves, three or four. Even when the leaves have grown as big as 4 inches long, there can still be no sign of roots and this is absolutely normal. This is because keikis like to have well-developed foliage before sending out roots. Growth Slows Down: If the Keiki grew well but then slowed down or stopped, it could be because it’s run out of space in its current pot. I will update you on the development regularly and update the blog post once we see any development derived from applying the Keiki Paste.
If a plant develops a new peduncle, fertilizers are used containing phosphorus and potassium and a minimum of nitrogen. On the other hand, when offspring appear, nitrogen is more important. There is no need to increase the watering of the orchid. Keep a close eye on the condition of the soil in the pot, not allowing it to dry out or turn into a swamp.To be honest, I have never seen an orchid produce a little plantlet by itself, but it is said to happen occasionally. The Keikis do emerge in the same way new flower spikes would.