what is on my phal ?? - Orchid Board

ashley1222 · #1 07-17-2013, 07:27 PM

My favorite plant is a miniature phalaenopsis. I've had it outside in the shade and its been doing fantastic. I have treated it with a little rooting hormone powder and its been growing New roots and has two New leaves growing. Somethin green appeared to b growing from just above the bottom leaf. At first I thought it must be a root or maybe a spike. After about a week it began looking strange...there are three distinct green "nubs". One looks like it is filling the crease in between the leaf and growing stem. Is it a pest?? :-( Any insight would be helpful. I tried uploading a pic...hope it worked. Thanks!
Ps...I know its a blurry pic sorry :/ Aso the white stuff in the stem Is rooting powder.

cbuchman · #2 07-17-2013, 07:41 PM

It's a little hard to tell as this early stage. I suspect it is roots wince it has a rounded tip. Flower spikes typically look like little mittens when then start out.

Keep watching and see what develops.

Island Girl · #3 07-17-2013, 08:10 PM

Maybe I'm crazy (which is entirely possible) but, it looks like you have two roots starting, with a possible spike in-between? Anyone else see that? Just ignore my comment if no one else sees anything similar. Lol. I guess, other than guesses, we all just have to wait and see...

Myrle Diefendorf · #4 07-17-2013, 08:34 PM

Looks healthy, it's a case of wait and see. But it is a GOOD thing.

Calbears · #5 07-17-2013, 08:48 PM

My guess is three new root tips. Time will tell though. Update us if you will.

Wild Orchid · #6 07-18-2013, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Calbears

My guess is three new root tips. Time will tell though. Update us if you will.

for 3 roots. Healthy signs, for sure!

No-Pro-mwa · #7 07-18-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Island Girl

Maybe I'm crazy (which is entirely possible) but, it looks like you have two roots starting, with a possible spike in-between? Anyone else see that? Just ignore my comment if no one else sees anything similar. Lol. I guess, other than guesses, we all just have to wait and see...

I tend to go with ^^^^^^^ cause something looks different bought that one.

NYCorchidman · #8 07-18-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Island Girl

Maybe I'm crazy (which is entirely possible) but, it looks like you have two roots starting, with a possible spike in-between? Anyone else see that? Just ignore my comment if no one else sees anything similar. Lol. I guess, other than guesses, we all just have to wait and see...

You're not the only crazy because that's exactly what I see as well.

ashley1222 · #9 07-18-2013, 03:59 PM

thank you everyone for your input!

Island girl i thought the same thing...that the middle one may be a spike...it is growing so quickly and today i can make out a little pointy nub and the characteristic mitten shape in the middle nub!

i am thrilled beyond measure as I have never succeeded in getting an orchid to rebloom before this one, and this is my favorite orchid. I will definitely keep you all posted. Does this mean she's a summer bloomer ?

ashley1222 · #10 07-18-2013, 05:17 PM

even when not in bloom i think she's so beautiful.