Phalaenopsis spp. Spike or root??

[MollieMcP]

I got really excited a few days ago when I thought I found 4 new spikes on my first orchid, hooray!!! I can do this!! But now after looking at a few other post on OB I think I have 3 roots and 1 spike. Just want confirmation. What do you guys think?

PS- I hope I have enough posts to add pics.

[zxyqu]

I see what looks like two roots and a spike in the first pic. Congrats!

[tsun1108]

Don't forget to share the photo when it flowers!

[Miggity]

Looks like 1 spike and the rest roots. Your orchid looks happy! Be sure to let us see when it blooms.

[violetta]

Definitely 3 roots and 1 spike. But any sign of growth is good!

[Paphluvr]

You can't have a good plant for long without good roots. So your plant is doing well and you'll get to see it bloom (with patience). Good going and good growing!

[SJF]

An easy way to tell the difference between a root and a spike on a Phal. is that the flower spike looks like a mitten. Congrats on your spike

[MollieMcP]

Thanks for all the encouragement!! And I plan to post pics once it flowers!

[jai_star]

very nice 1 spike and lots of roots. Its very seldom and rare to have multiple spikes when we cultivate Phals inn the home also i think you may have a NOID there not a species orchid as indicated on the title of the thread.

[MollieMcP]

Well... If you guessed 1 spike and the rest roots, you were right. The roots have grown a few inches and the spike is going strong. The spike has branched a couple of times and is starting to form buds. So hopefully we will get lots and lots of flowers! I didn't stake the spike right away and now its too stiff to stand up straight. Lesson learned and will try to do better next time.

Having trouble posting pics, will try again later.