Help with identifying new growth on Odm.

[greggnkay]

I have had an Odm. Jacob Jenny for a couple of months now. It has basically remained unchanged since it arrived. Today while inspecting our 'chids, I noticed a new growth coming from the base od the largest pseudobulb. Could someone with more experience and knowledge tell me if this is a new pseudobulb, bloom spike or what? Thanks in advance.

Gregg Carney
Rome, GA

[quiltergal]

That is a very odd looking Onc. Normally there are leaves on either side of the Pbulb. New growth and spikes emerge from inside these leaves. Since this has none it's hard to tell just what that "nubbin" is exactly. If I were to hazzard an guess I'd say new growth.

[bonsai1504]

congratulations! you have a nubbin

[greggnkay]

This 'chid was a gift. The info I have is the at it is Odontoglossum Jakob Jeny. Supposedly rare. I don't know anything about it, but it seems to be doing well under standard Odm. culture. It is an odd looking 'chid, isn't it? I have found nothing on the 'net searching under this name. There is a seller who has had listings for this species on Ebay. Here is a photo from that seeler of the bloom. Thanks for any info.

Gregg

[quiltergal]

There is a primary hybrid Rossioglossum Jakob Jenny = Rossioglossum grande x Rossioglossum insleayi. Insleayi is cool to cold growing and grande is intermediate to cool growing. Found in Mexico, Guatemala & Belize. Rossioglossum is still in the Onc alliance and some were formerly known as Odontoglossum.

Here is a pic of both parents with some cultural info.

IOSPE PHOTOS

IOSPE PHOTOS

[greggnkay]

Thank you! I Googled for the Rossi and found the culture info I need...I hope. Not much different that Odm. I am going to repot today in medium grade mix.

Gregg

[Me11y82]

to me it looks like a bloom spike...

[thakshila smith]

New root ?
bec roots sprout out from sides.