Could this be a spike?

[leslieann79]

I previously posted about this plant here

This plant is making a splendid recovery its growing a new leaf and has about six new roots. Its growing rapidly! I saw this new growth today and it looks a little different than the roots I've seen it grow. Could it be a spike? It seems odd to me that a plant that was so close to death would want to make a spike so soon? Anyone know if this is just another root or if it could be something else? Its above the obvious root and its growing from the stem. I guess it could be a weird looking root? Either way Im happy.

[RandomGemini]

Nope, not a spike. It is a good sign tho! It's a ROOT!

New roots are beautiful things!

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Oh wait! You mean in the shadow above the root!

That does look like a spike actually.

[leslieann79]

Yeah its the thing above the root that looks like a two headed weird thing.

[Bud]

it looks like a mitten coming out between the leaves and a root knob....you have a spike and a new root growth....how exciting for you!

[leslieann79]

This is really surprising. I thought it would need to recover more from the loss of all its roots first. I currently only water it by misting it daily because all of its roots are new except for the old single root it had left after I bought it. Should I start watering it like a normal orchid after the roots grow into the bark?

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[Bud]

The plant felt the stress of no roots so it gathered all its energy to bring forth blooms to preserve itself....it is also giving you new roots; it means it has gotten accustomed to your environment....you may continue watering and fertilizer regimen since you have new growths and spike....you need to feed the mother plant.

[leslieann79]

Will do. Thanks!

[LadySoren]

SPIKE!

[bellini girl]

I'm viewing the growth BEHIND the green tipped root. I vote for spike

[leslieann79]

It has this cute little leaf growing from the top and I noticed that the little leaf is split now. Will the leaf still emerge? I think its my fault. I split it while taking a picture of the spike No damage done to the crown or anything just a little slit on the little baby leaf.
eta: this is the baby leaf before the slit.