Angcm. leonis - spike or root?

[bethmarie]

I got excited when I thought this little guy was spiking. Now I kind of think it looks like a new root. I'll take either one, but a spike would be totally rad. What do you think?

[sweetjblue]

Bethmarie, stay excited! Congrats, as that IS a spike. They do develope SLOWLY and you will probably see blooms sometime in November or December. At this point don't allow the media to get dry or else the spike/buds will end up blasting. GL and please be sure to post a pic when your plant blooms!

Judi

[WhiteRabbit]

woo hoo! I'm glad you got a spike confirmation - I'm not familiar with this species, but do think it looks like a spike

[bethmarie]

Thanks Judi and Sonya! I am excited. I get so much out of watching orchids develop. And it's even more fun to share that will other people who get it.

[dounoharm]

yep that looks like a baby spike to me too!! get excited!! party time!!! i cant wait to see the bloom!!! good growing!

[bellini girl]

Looks like a spike to me. Congrats. At least I know what to look for. I have a leonis but no spikes so far. Be sure to post pics when it blooms

[cbuchman]

You're the proud parent of a spike! Great job!

[Leafmite]

Congratulations!!!!

[bethmarie]

I do feel like a parent, which is pretty goofy, but there it is. I'm so excited to see it grow and bloom. I've only seen leonis in bloom in pics, not in person. A really fun first if this one makes it all the way.

[Cattleya17]

Spike!!!!! I'm hoping mine spikes soon!! As sweetjblue said not to do I did last year and I lost the spike keep it moist! Keep us posted if doesn't bloom I will be living vicariously through this post.