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Old 08-26-2012, 06:46 PM
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I'm guessing a root, but never having seen a nub on a Vanda before I'm unsure. They don't look like the roots Ive seen before, but maybe because this one is far more mature than my others.
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Old 08-26-2012, 07:38 PM
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Looks like a root to me since I think I see some velum below the tip.
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Old 08-26-2012, 07:45 PM
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I think it's a root. Nice root though!
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Old 08-26-2012, 08:04 PM
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Alas, it's as I thought. When I took the picture I too noticed what looked like valumen forming.
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Old 08-28-2012, 12:02 PM
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I would agree that they look like roots!
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Old 08-28-2012, 03:10 PM
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Definitely a root. Just like mine.

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Old 08-28-2012, 10:30 PM
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Yep, it's a root. The velamen gives it away. Also, early spikes or keikis would have a texture more like the leaves with no gloss to them.
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