New Spike at Tip of Old Spike?

[Nana Trish]

I have a phalaenopsis which I did not cut back the spike after it bloomed. It appears to have new spikes growing at the top end of the old spikes, just like a continuance of the old spike. Although very tiny, they definitely, at this point, have a mitten-like appearance. Is this possible? I tried to take a photo, but could not get a very clear picture of the tips.

[wintergirl]

Yes a new spike can grow off an old spike.

[No-Pro-mwa]

And also yes it can start again from where it left off. I am starting to think it is better to cut them off and let a new one start over. they seem to be better and bigger blooms.

[Joseia]

Some phal species, like heiroglyphica can rebloom from old spikes, the spike will just continue to grow from the tip. I have one of these and two old spikes started to grow again in May and it has a bunch of new flowers. So for this one, I will not cut an old spike till it turns brown and dies.