B. rothschildianum 'Henry Scardefield'

[Sandy4453]

I've had this Bulbo for over a year and it's only had one new growth. A couple of months back, it began growing what I thought was a spike but almost as soon as I noticed it, it suddenly aborted.

It's now growing something...A new growth? A spike? It looks too fat to be a spike, doesn't it? I seem to think though, that new growth happens along the rhizome and not off of other bulbs, with this Bulbo.

Can anyone clear this up for me before I get too excited in thinking (wishfully!) it's finally going to flower? BTW, the blooms on this one are outrageous!

[Sandy4453]

Here's another closeup of the mystery growth...

[boytjie]

Might be a bit early to tell, but it looks like a new growth to me, rather than a spike. Whatever it is, keep it dry when you're watering; Bulbos often have issues with new growth rotting when wet. Good luck, and keep us posted!

[Sandy4453]

Originally Posted by boytjie

Bulbos often have issues with new growth rotting when wet.

How very, very true. Half the new growths on the creeping Bulbos I have in slat baskets, never make it all the way because of the water getting caught in the new growths.

[isdaojon]

I have somethign that looks like that but its rounder at the tip. Its quite advanced but I still dont know what it is. Ill tery to post a picture if I can