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Thread: Psychopsis - how to initiate spike?

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  1. January 29th, 2014, 09:33 PM #11
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    We all are eager for blooms! We see spikes in our sleep!
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  2. January 29th, 2014, 09:35 PM #12
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    Ain't that the truth! Spike dreams! I'll definately post pics when my spike comes and the flower that results!
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  3. January 30th, 2014, 09:15 AM #13
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    As I said... Nurseries (like where I work) have a trickery system to get plants to grow out of season. Just cause u can get it doesn't mean u'll be lucky in ur endeavors (at least not in the same season). Unless u can mimic the environment at home....expect time and patience to be ur best ally.
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