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RandomGemini 01-11-2014 03:11 PM

It's time for a new round of: Spike or Root?
 
I know this gets asked a lot in the beginner section. This little growth has me getting excited though. I'm hoping it's a spike. If it is, this little plant is a trooper, because it's been overwatered, sunburned and somehow, it manages to keep on going and going, like the energizer bunny. My daughter will be thrilled if this is a spike, but I believe this little guy is now mine. She's afraid to take it back after I saved it from her care a few months ago. LOL!

So here it is. Help a gal out! Spike or root?

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5514/1...be6632b000.jpg

Thanks OB folks! If it's a spike, it owes its existence to you all. :D

Lilac 01-11-2014 03:52 PM

I wouldn't dare opine, too newbie. But I'm sure everyone with experience will weigh in soon. Keeping fingers crossed for you!:)

Daethen 01-11-2014 03:57 PM

I lean towards root. A very nice fat one. Or possible keiki?

magicatt 01-11-2014 04:02 PM

It is pointing straight up so that makes it look like a spike, However, it is very fat looking so that makes it look like a root. I'm going to say fat spike since it is pointing skyward. At least I'm hoping for a spike for you.

galgoa 01-11-2014 04:08 PM

Looks like spike.

zxyqu 01-11-2014 04:24 PM

Root.

My Green Pets 01-11-2014 04:30 PM

Everyone's favorite game!

Imma go with spike.

Post another pic in a week!

JKeys 01-11-2014 04:30 PM

Spike. Root. Spike. Root.

Might as well just flip a coin!:rofl:

I'm leaning towards spike -- the upward pointing seems like it would be a spike to me.

Jinxy 01-11-2014 04:35 PM

I would guess spike....... Holding thumbs for you :-)

zxyqu 01-11-2014 04:40 PM

I retract my vote. If you look really closely it looks to have a couple bracts on it. That would indicate a spike. Can you take a new picture and maybe a close-up?


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