spike or new growth?

[mattryan]

this is my first year with cymbidiums and I have made some mistakes along the way . I have 3 new somethings growing and I was hoping someone could tell me if they are new leads or spikes. I have read all I can find and I am just a fused. They look different so that's why I am wondering if they are all growths.

The first 2 pics are of one cym same growth. The second 2 pics are of my second cym same growth, but that one has 2 of these on either side of the plant (they both look the same).

Thanks for the help.

[jaxorchidman]

A little too early to call. If I had to call it, it would be new growths. Do you have a name for it? That might be able to give us a clue. Certain Cym's bloom at certain times. I have some that bloom around December and then some that bloom in March. Give it a little time and then you'll be better able to tell. Good luck!

[Merlyn]

I agree it's too early to tell.

Joshua, my ensifolium is in bloom now but it's the first time so I'm not sure it's the normal schedule for it.

[jaxorchidman]

Usually ensifolium blooms around late fall, but late summer is okay also. At least its blooming. I'm sure it's happy too. Post some pics!!

[Merlyn]

I DID, 8/28, it's Cym. ensifolium var. alba.

[mattryan]

Thanks for the replies the first cym is a noid and I'm pretty sure that it is new growth for which I am very happy for since it lost alot of roots. The second one is called (Tethy's x Esk Claret)#1 4nx Kirby Lesh 'Cinnabar'. Here is a pic of it in bloom.