Cym. Spike?

[Becca]

Does anyone have a picture of what a cymbidium spike looks like in it's early stages? I should have taken a picture of mine, but the spike is maybe about an inch tall if that and it is a purplish color. I have never seen a cymbidium spike since I am fairly new to cymbidiums, so I was wondering if this color was normal. I think it has grown a little bit, but I am not sure if I am just imagining things TIA

[dennis]

sounds like one to me i dont have any pics of mine

[Lagoon]

Yours is purple? Ummm mines not, it's just green. But that doesn't mean yours is NOT a spike.
The spikes look flat. As you can see, I'm a big help
Dang should have taken a pic!! I think I still can as it looks like theres' a few possible spikes.

[Oscarman]

A flower spike is chubbier than leaf growth and not so pointed. I think your purplish color is simply a reaction to strong light.

Here is a pic courtesy of www.easyorchids.co.uk

Good luck with the growth, keep us posted. Be great to see some pictures.

[Lagoon]

Great photo, Dave!
Perhaps the spike color is an indication of the flower colors?