Aerangis luteoalba var rhodostica (Project 4 - Summer 2007)

[gmdiaz]

What do you think?

If I were to get a spike where could I expect it to appear? Above or below the leaves?

[cb977]

Hi Gwen

I'm not sure but that looks like a root to me by the coloring. Let's see what the others have to say

[gmdiaz]

What color is a spike when it emerges?

[Becca]

I think it is a root as well. I have a root that is forming on mine in a similar area to where yours is forming....it is also the same color and thickness. The spike on my plant I will have to look at when I get home to see exactly where it is coming from on the orchid. But it is not as bright of a green and is mush skinnier looking. Take a look at my photo's I posted under our project album and maybe that will help you!

[gmdiaz]

Many thanks, will do!

[Ross]

It's a root. A spike will be thinner and solid green. Spikes come from same-sort-of locations, but are not real thick like this one.

[gmdiaz]

OK, clearly, this little Aerangis and I are gonna have to have a little talk about my expectations.

I am happy happy happy to see a new root BUT I wanted a spike!

Bloom already WILL ya?

[Ross]

Roots are good! That should be your mantra. Roots are good! Got it yet? Roots are good! Once plant get's settled in comes the flowers. First we gotta get roots. Got it yet? Roots are good!

[gmdiaz]

Right, roots are good.

Roots are good!

Spikes are nice. . .but. . .roots are good.

Got it!

[Phallgirl]

I've got a new root too but where is the spike? Oh yah,

ROOTS ARE GOOD, would like a spike but ROOTS are Good.