Is this a root or a spike on my Phal?

[MACH5]

Hello,

Just wanted to ask what is this? Root or spike. Originally I though it was a spike since it is growing sort of upwards but not entirely sure.

Thanks in advance for your help

[Carpe Diem]

Looks like a nice aerial root to me.

[dounoharm]

sorry its a root, but keep doing what you are doing and you should have a spike before long, the plant looks good!

[MACH5]

Thank you! I will keep at it

[magicatt]

Root..a nice healthy one. Spikes on phals looks like a mitten on the end. Sort of like a thumb seperate from the fingers if you can picture it. Your plant looks well loved though. I bet you get a spike in no time.

[MACH5]

Originally Posted by magicatt

Root..a nice healthy one. Spikes on phals looks like a mitten on the end. Sort of like a thumb seperate from the fingers if you can picture it. Your plant looks well loved though. I bet you get a spike in no time.

Thanks Steph! Yes I've being caring (and loving) this orchid since I got it a year ago. I hope you're right, since a nice spike would be the ultimate gift. Keep fingers crossed

[silken]

Yes, a root. Giving them some cooler temps for a few weeks and good light in the fall often gets them spiking.

[MACH5]

Originally Posted by silken

Yes, a root. Giving them some cooler temps for a few weeks and good light in the fall often gets them spiking.

Thanks Silken! Yes that's what I'm currently doing with this plant. It is outdoors getting some pretty chilly evening temps with bright light (some sun) during the day. I'm also fertilizing with a bloom booster in the hopes that it helps. We'll see

[silken]

It's a healthy looking plant so there is a good chance it will bloom for you!

[jai_star]

Originally Posted by MACH5

Thanks Silken! Yes that's what I'm currently doing with this plant. It is outdoors getting some pretty chilly evening temps with bright light (some sun) during the day. I'm also fertilizing with a bloom booster in the hopes that it helps. We'll see

stress the plant give it the coolest temp it can handle for 4 weeks orchid will not flower if too comfortable