What Are The Two Little ‘buds’ On The Flower Spike That Didn’t Bloom?

My phal orchid has two little ‘buds’ on the tip of the flower spike but, they didn’t bloom. What are they and should I keep the spike or trim it back?

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 06/08/2020 @ 1:49 pm

Keiki!!! Its the start of a new baby orchid clone. It is propagating a copy of itself.

Wait until it is fully formed, and looks like a miniature plant. Then you can transplant it into its own container.

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https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/how-to-plant-an-orchid-keiki.htm ^[2]

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