flower spike or leaf growth? Bulb. echinolabium

[Shiffdaddy]

I am pretty sure that these two growths are just new leaf growth but this was the first time it has done anything for me. Only had it about 3 months. Species is Bulbophyllum echinolabium. New growth or Flower spike?!

Also there are two on the whole plant which has about 6-7 mature bulbs.

Thanks!

Ben

[Tsuchibuta]

Looks like new growth to me, sorry, but at least it looks happy.

[glengary54]

Ben - They are definitely new growths which form only on the lead growths.

[LouieP]

i hope you don't mind but i didn't want to open a new thread since i had the same question.
what do you guys think this is ?


IMG_0034.jpg picture by LouieP37 - Photobucket

[glengary54]

Originally Posted by LouieP

i hope you don't mind but i didn't want to open a new thread since i had the same question.
what do you guys think this is ?


IMG_0034.jpg picture by LouieP37 - Photobucket

Louie - That's a new root forming.

[Bud]

Ben, congratulations and good growing...my bulbos takes sometime growing anything...you have a happy healthy plant

[Shiffdaddy]

Thanks Bud and everyone! I sorta figured it was a new growth and just wanted to make sure because ive always read that the "mitten" look means its a spike and this looked just like a little mitten to me hahaha. I think thats more of a phalaenopsis thing now? I'll continue my care and i'm very happy even with a nice new little growth .

Ben

And P.S.: LouieP, That is definitely a new little root good growing, your plant looks very healthy, It'll spike in no time!

[Daethen]

Ben, has this plant bloomed for you yet? Mine is one it's 8th or 9th flower. It got affectionately named Big Stink after the first one.

[Shiffdaddy]

Haha it has not yet I do know about the stank! I'm looking forward to my first smelly orchid well kinda

[Daethen]

Careful what you wish for. Mine should open it's latest bloom today or tomorrow. I have to remember to take pics.