Bloom spike changed to aerial root

[Blueszz]

I think this always has been a root. Most likely the root tip has been damaged in the past and now the root decided to get growing again. Some roots want to have a better view of the environment and grow up...

Nicole

[neb]

Yes it looks like it has always been a root

[Ray]

It has indeed always been a root.

Once the undifferentiated meristematic tissue does differentiate into root, stem, foliage or whatever, it cannot change to another form

[r.u.'chiding]

Thanks for all the contributions!

[newone]

mine has many roots as yours but depending on your varity, it may bloom a little later. It takes a few weeks of cool temps to set it into blooming mode. Your new roots show it is growing, don't dispair. New leaves grow from the center.

[SOS]

Originally Posted by Ray

It has indeed always been a root.

Once the undifferentiated meristematic tissue does differentiate into root, stem, foliage or whatever, it cannot change to another form

and I am always reminded of the beauty of epidermal cells.