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Old 03-10-2012, 09:55 PM
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So after two months of caring for my first phalaenopsis plants (which had root rot) I noticed a new growth poking out from the side of one of the plant. This is very exciting to me. Does anyone know what this new growth is. Could it be a new root or maybe a spike? Also is it to late in the season for a spike to appear?
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Old 03-10-2012, 10:10 PM
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Probably a bit too early to tell. You'll know for sure in a few more days. Post another pic in about a week, and we can give you a for sure answer. If I had to guess though, I'd figure root since it's kind of high in the leaf bract. But I've been wrong before. Good luck
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Old 03-10-2012, 10:26 PM
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I would say its a root, as the tip is very rounded.
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Old 03-10-2012, 11:12 PM
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Most likely a root. Spikes are more "pointy".
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Old 03-11-2012, 12:15 AM
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Who knew a tiny growth can be so exciting!!
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Old 03-11-2012, 06:08 AM
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I would also say root, also because Phals rarely put out a spike in the same spot as a previous one. And as the others say, it looks a bit too rounded to be a spike.
But since your plant had root rot, a new root is VERY good news!
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