Angraecum diderii

[Dusty Ol' Man]

I received this plant from Hausermann Wednesday. I am considering mounting this one, but before I do I have questions. Upon close inspection I noticed two nubs growing from a lower portion of the stem. First, could they be spikes? I have never owned this species before. Second, would changing the culture now have negative consequences on these blooms, if that is indeed what they are? If so, I will leave it like it is, in its original pot and sitting on a bed of moss inside another pot.

[DeaC]

I'm growing my first African orchid, Cyrtorchis chailluana, and see something that resembles your pix. It threw out new roots and leaves so I'm pretty sure it's a spike. Growing on cork mount, a bit of s/m and under lights. Fun!

[WaterWitchin]

I'd leave it "as is" until they nubs grow enough that you can tell whether spike or roots. Yes, then mount it! I wanna see that smaller tent become an automister tent!

[Dalachin]

I only got mine a couple months ago, but I chose to mount it and it seems happy with that. I do grow it in a tent with a mister! Those could be buds, I think mine looked like that but now it is looking more clearly like a bud. Could be a basal growths though.

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Here's a little update. While the nubs haven't done anything, I got it mounted awhile back and while spraying it today found new root growth beginning from an existing root. I'm happy.

[Roberta]

Nice! Those nubs could also eventually become new growths - the species does make basal growths quite readily.

[Dusty Ol' Man]

Thanks Roberta. It's all a learning experience for me. I hope jumping into species will aid me in a better understanding of hybrids. I realize they can be a bit more fussy than hybrids, so I'm being more watchful for possible issues.

[Roberta]

You might just fall in love with species... I find in most cases they're actually easier than hybrids, because their origins (and therefore needs) are known. They may or may not be forgiving, but I know my "target".