Spike or Leaf???? - Orchid Board

greatfx1959 · #1 10-28-2010, 06:35 PM

this is a onc. maureen x onc. haematochilum i rescued that was TOTALLY dried up and black from lowes in july, it has a couple of new leafs since then, always on the back side of an existing leaf, now this is coming up from the front side of a leaf and just seems different to me to how the leaves started. I am a total newbie so be forgiving but i sure love the info and togetherness feeling of this forum......thanks a ton, t bone

Zoi2 · #2 10-28-2010, 11:12 PM

Great rescue! According to the RHS this plant is now Trichocentrum Ollie Palmer.
I think it's a leaf, my spikes have never started with spots but my leaves do.
Joann

boyong · #3 10-29-2010, 12:06 AM

great growing

got some new leaf out there

greatfx1959 · #4 10-29-2010, 05:59 AM

i was hoping for a spike, but both of these i rescued are growing like crazy, thanks for the info...........t

tucker85 · #5 10-29-2010, 07:49 AM

I have the same cross and it's a favorite of mine. The flowers are very fragrant. I have to agree with previous posts. It looks like a leaf to me.

greatfx1959 · #6 10-29-2010, 03:12 PM

again thanks for more info.....looking forward to learning and enjoying more.............great forum.............t

thakshila smith · #7 10-31-2010, 03:02 AM

Leaf or a new shoot.

stefpix · #8 02-24-2011, 08:49 AM

I got the same one in bad shape at Lowes. It is growing new roots. SOme leaves were a bit wrinkled and damaged. I wonder how fast it can grow new ones. Also any advice about light, media and watering? The roots are so much thicker than any other Oncidium I have...

stefano