Psychopsis Papilio var. Alba - new growth or spike? (pic)

[alaskagirl]

I recently got this Psychopsis and it has since put out some new growth. I'm wondering - do you think this is a spike?? The plant is still quite small in a 2" pot, but it has about 2 full bulbs and a couple smaller ones. This growth is coming from the base of the largest PB.

[bellini girl]

Looks like a spike to me

Lecent

[John D.]

Looks like a new bulb growth, a spike will be much thinner.

[Sun rm.N.E.]

I vote for new growth too. It is just as well to build strength before the almost continuous bloom cycle begins . You are lucky to have such a healthy looking plant. I had a lot of trouble with weak albas before and have yet to see anything as good as yours.

[Bird Song Farm]

Looks like a new growth to me too. That's a good sign everything is going well.
AL

[alaskagirl]

Thank you guys!! I've never had this type of orchid before, so wasn't sure what to expect. I'm just happy it's growing & I'm not killing it! Haha. I can wait for the blooms, I'm patient (sometimes)

[Lee Conner]

Originally Posted by alaskagirl

I recently got this Psychopsis and it has since put out some new growth. I'm wondering - do you think this is a spike?? The plant is still quite small in a 2" pot, but it has about 2 full bulbs and a couple smaller ones. This growth is coming from the base of the largest PB.

It is without a doubt a new PB shoot. The flower spike will come out the top after the bulb matures. Afterwards never cut the flower spike afterthe flower dies off. It will continue every two-four weeks with another flower where the first fell from. I have four of them and have had at least two flowers continually for the past two years.

[kavanaru]

I would also say PB... let it mature, and increase a bit the light... that should help...