New growth on old Phal spike
 

Hello from snowy Maine! (yes AGAIN)
I got this phal last fall from Baldan's and it came with the old spike cut so as to allow for new growth. It has set dormant all fall and winter. A couple of days ago I noticed that the old spike was sending out a new growth. Is it a keiki or a branch? I'm guessing branch just because it seems to be growing out like a branch might do. But, it doesn't have the "mitten" on the end like a new spike has. This is a first for me and it's fun to see the progress it makes.
Any guesses?
Al
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Could be a keiki.... I had one do that to me once.

Could be either. Hard to guess at this stage.

It's a nubbin for now. :biggrin: A keiki will eventually present itself as a leaf (see the photo below) .. You are going to have to be patient and see what develops .. How exciting :banana:

Keep us posted :D

D. You're really into this "nubbin" thing? :hmm :biggrin:

Ross - Root are good but nubbins are where it's at ;)
:coverlaugh:

:rofl: I LOVE a good nubbin! :lol:

Hey... right now with my phals... I'm all about a good nubbin :rofl: :rofl: Especially when they turn out to be roots to replace the ones I just had to remove.

See, Ross .. it's not just me ;)