What’s this thing on my Paph?

[toynutz]

I’m new to orchid-growing… got hooked on Trader Joe’s $8 mini-orchids a couple months ago. I love Paphs and got the only one they had but I really wanted another! So I got one on ebay… the day I bought it I went to Joes again and they had a new shipment… with one Paph! Of course I bought it too. Anyway, my ebay orchid arrived yesterday. It was shipped bare-root and I snapped a pick before I potted it. I’m not sure what this tiny green shoot thing is… new growth, a root, or a flower spike? Can someone please help me?

Also, should I fertilize my new orchid right away or give it a brief rest period after being shipped across the country?

Thanks!