How do you know when there will be a sheath?

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by CR7cristiano

Was that directed at me or NYorchidman? Because that was my initial argument that a classified bifoliate or unifoliate is classified as such for their characteristics.

Both (in a friendly way of course)! For this specific plant, looking at it as a unifoliate is the classification that we should use. NYC does also have valid points about looking at crosses and their growth patterns with respect to their heritage and making a judgement about what is "normal" for the plant. However, you (CR7) also have valid points regarding growth patterns of plants with respect to cultural conditions.

But for Rosie's specific question, we should focus on the fact that this plant had a rough year in 2011 and it is most likely cultural factors that lead to the misshapen sheath, leaf and narrow p-bulb. Just my

[CR7cristiano]

Originally Posted by isurus79

Both (in a friendly way of course)! For this specific plant, looking at it as a unifoliate is the classification that we should use. NYC does also have valid points about looking at crosses and their growth patterns with respect to their heritage and making a judgement about what is "normal" for the plant. However, you (CR7) also have valid points regarding growth patterns of plants with respect to cultural conditions.

But for Rosie's specific question, we should focus on the fact that this plant had a rough year in 2011 and it is most likely cultural factors that lead to the misshapen sheath, leaf and narrow p-bulb. Just my

*Screams* Thats what i said from the beginning, that it seems like cultural causes! lool