Growing Orchids

One has several simple and reliable methods at hand with which to multiply your orchids so that you can share them with others. In his article, Orchid Culture:
Propagation .
• Division - After a mature orchid plant has grown and flowered for several years, it often becomes too large for the size pot in which it is growing. You can divide many of these plants, such as Cattleyas, into two or more separate individuals, often by simply cutting the plant into individual pieces during the repotting process.

Pair of Purple Cattleya

Beautiful Orange Cattleya

Pink Spotted Cattleya

• Keikis - Some types of orchids, such as Dendrobiums, will develop offshoots along the stem. They are small but individual plants. The young offshoot, or keiki as it is often called, can be removed from the mother plant and potted up.
When a plant becomes so large that it is unruly or when you have keikis that need to leave the nest, consider sharing them with your friends. Spread the orchid love!

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