Keiki Paste Clone Dendrobium Phalaenopsis Cattleya Orchid Cactus - UK STOCK

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Keiki Star

Specially formulated Keiki Paste with added Cinnamic Acid and Vitamin B General Instructions:  1. Locate plant nodes, these are located in the Phal, spike or Dendrobium cane, for example. 2. Expose tender node, use a tweezer to remove the little membrane that covers Phal. node. 3. Apply only a SMALL  amount of product directly in the node. 4. Place mother plant in a warm place with enough sunlight. 5. Do not  apply more keiki paste after initial application (if the process has been triggered the keiki will grow on its own). Safety Instructions:  
  • It is important not to directly touch the paste with your bare hands, always wear gloves while handling paste.
  • Use a toothpick or cotton bud to apply the paste to your plants. 
  • Do not remove a keiki until it has at least 3" healthy roots.

How It Works

Keiki Star stimulates orchids (and many other plants!) to produce new shoots — also called “keikis” from the Hawaiian word for “baby”.  These keikis are genetically identical to the mother plant, which means that you can clone your prized orchid plants to give as a gift, sell to another orchid junkie, or simply make a “backup” copy in case an infection or your cat kills the original.

Plants usually “know” when it’s time to make a new keiki , typically after bloom is finished.  But many plants are simply lazy, stubborn, or too old (just like humans) and need a swift kick in the pseudobulb to get them going.  Keiki Power Pro gives them that swift kick.  It is a jolt of plant hormone that gets them out of their lazy rut and forces them to DO SOMETHING PRODUCTIVE!

How To Clone Orchids Using Keiki Star

Keiki paste is a cytokinin hormone which induces growth in the node of a Phalaenopsis inflorescence.  It should not be confused with paste or powder containing auxins, which are used to force the production of roots.

Nodes on Phalaenopsis spikes will form either vegetative growth (keiki) or floral growth (a branch with flower buds). 

If the node tissue is already differentiated so that it will become a floral branch, there is no way to change the result.  The trick is to get the paste onto the node before it is differentiated. However, there is no way to predict if an undifferentiated node will become a keiki or a floral branch.

Removing Keikis

If a new plant is desired, the keiki should be left on the mother plant until it develops a healthy root system and has two or three leaves(for a Phalaenopsis) or canes (Dendrobium). At this point, it can be carefully removed with a sharp knife and planted in its own pot.

Keikis are cut below and above the stem, leaving a small piece of stem on the baby plant. A separated keiki can be expected to flower in approximately the same amount of time it would take for the cross or species to flower from a seedling. Some species orchids like Phal pulchra keiki frequently and flower while still attached to the mother plant. If a new plant is not desired, the keiki can be removed at any time. Removing the entire inflorescence after flowering is complete can prevent the production of keikis and result in a “tidier” appearance for the plant.

FAQ HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WORK? In general, a few weeks.  Your results will depend on the type of orchid, the condition of the plant, season, growth environment, etc. WHY SHOULD I USE IT? If you have a plant that you really care about, making a keiki from it is a great way to ensure that you have a “backup” plant, just in case your main plant gets infected or dies.  A small keiki from a prized plant makes a wonderful gift as well.  Making keikis is also a great way to expand your collection — you can trade or sell your keikis.  Order some KEIKI STAR for your orchid society, and proliferate stuff for future fundraisers! HOW DO I KNOW IT WILL WORK? Since this is biology, and living things often behave unpredictably (good examples: cats, humans, orchids), there are no guarantees that it will work.  The science on which KEIKI STAR is well understood and has been supported by lab research as well as experiments in the field, but some orchid types will respond better than others.  Certain cultivars of, say, Phalaenopsis (just an example), will respond more readily to KEIKI STAR than other cultivars.  The condition of your plant may also affect your results.  For example, a plant that has been stressed too long or is already near death may be too far gone to save, unfortunately.  But orchids are remarkably resilient, and it may be worth trying, especially if the plant is an important one. WILL IT WORK ON OTHER PLANTS? The active ingredient is based on plant science and has been used successfully on food crops and on ornamental plants such as African Violets, succulents, and daylilies (Hemerocallis). HOW SHOULD I STORE KEIKI STAR? Store Keiki Star at room temperature in a dark place.  Avoid sunlight and high temperatures.  Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Condition: New
  • Size: 1ml
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • MPN: 3101008411397
  • Brand: KeikiStar

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