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Old 09-02-2008, 04:14 AM
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What is this nub on the right side of picture and will it grow into anything???
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Old 09-02-2008, 06:32 AM
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It's an old pseudobulb. It is acting as water/nutrient storage for the rest of the plant, adding some via photosynthesis, as well.

Eventually, it will be resorbed, turn brown and die.
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Old 09-02-2008, 02:48 PM
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Thanks, Ray, for the info. But darn, I was hoping for something bigger and better - lol.
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Old 09-02-2008, 03:23 PM
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I can't really tell, but there looks like new growth on the left side of the leaves?
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