Keiki

On a Phalaenopsis, a keiki is a small plant growing from one node along the flower stem.

[2] At this point, it can be carefully removed with a sharp knife and planted in its own pot.

Some species orchids like Phalaenopsis pulchra frequently produce keikis, which flower while still attached to the mother plant.

Removing the entire inflorescence after flowering is complete can prevent the production of keikis and result in a "tidier" appearance for the plant.

Keiki paste is a cytokinin hormone which induces growth in the node of a Phalaenopsis inflorescence.