Expert Opinions Needed - Orchid Board

Junebug · #1 05-28-2008, 10:09 AM

In mid April I posted a thread similar to this one. The thread was in reference to a mature Noid Vanda (originally received as a cutting with 2 roots) that has never bloomed for me. I began giving it more light exposure in early April and it started producing a small growth in a space where a leaf had been. Most OB responses suggested a root. Unlike a root this growth has not changed much in 6 or 7 weeks. It has never looked like a root to me. It's smaller and firmer and harder than a root and it's growth has ever so slightly changed. I'm including some new photos taken from different angles along with root photos from the same plant. Should I begin to get excited about the prospect of a first bloom spike or might this be the beginnings of a Keiki. What do you guys think this time? Photo #4 is a for sure root and the frog is looking at another root in #5. The first three photos show the growth in question as well as #5 above the frog.

Lorraine · #2 05-28-2008, 12:08 PM

Hi Junebug,

I have a vanda that looked like that too and it was a root. I have one now that has 2 growths. 1 looks slightly different that hopefully will be spike and the other will probably be a root. I'll just have to wait and see like you.

These guys are so sloooow. I'm giving mine daily watering with fertalizer. Switched to 20-20-20 Cross fingers, toes, etc.

Junebug · #3 05-28-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Lorraine

Hi Junebug,

I have a vanda that looked like that too and it was a root. I have one now that has 2 growths. 1 looks slightly different that hopefully will be spike and the other will probably be a root. I'll just have to wait and see like you.

These guys are so sloooow. I'm giving mine daily watering with fertalizer. Switched to 20-20-20 Cross fingers, toes, etc.

Thanks for the response Lorraine. What strikes me is the roots usually just bust out from nowhere and in a very short period of time. They also appear smooth and glossy in the beginning as opposed to this thing. I've got two new roots that popped out within a matter of a few days with no warning other than a very brief period of swelling before they emerged. The questionable bump has the texture and color of the plant itself....is much higher up on the plant and is located at the position of a missing leaf which is making me think Keiki. What ever this is it sure is taking it's good ole time. I'm tired of crossing my fingers, toes, eyes etc.
and I think it's time to swear a little.

Dorothy · #4 05-28-2008, 12:27 PM

Well, June .. for now .. they are nubbins

Keep us posted as to what they grow into

Lorraine · #5 05-28-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Junebug

Thanks for the response Lorraine. What strikes me is the roots usually just bust out from nowhere and in a very short period of time. They also appear smooth and glossy in the beginning as opposed to this thing. I've got two new roots that popped out within a matter of a few days with no warning other than a very brief period of swelling before they emerged. The questionable bump has the texture and color of the plant itself....is much higher up on the plant and is located at the position of a missing leaf which is making me think Keiki. What ever this is it sure is taking it's good ole time. I'm tired of crossing my fingers, toes, eyes etc.
and I think it's time to swear a little.

Swear all you want!

These guys are like kids and some husbands they don't listen!!! (Let me know if any of your words work I might need some new ones)

Junebug · #6 05-28-2008, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dorothy

Well, June .. for now .. they are nubbins

Keep us posted as to what they grow into

Thanks Dorothy. At this rate of growth I may not live to see the outcome.

Dorothy · #7 05-28-2008, 06:25 PM

Oh my! June ..

Don Perusse · #8 05-28-2008, 09:25 PM

OMG, Women! That all the poor little thing needs is TLC. A little music wouldn't hurt either.

cb977 · #9 05-28-2008, 09:43 PM

The plant looks fine and that surely looks like a root to me

As D said...nubbin for now

Ocelaris · #10 05-28-2008, 10:26 PM

I have noticed when there is a leaf missing, the roots tend to shoot out of there almost instantaneously... maybe for some reason it didn't care for that spot and headed back in... but the flower spikes almost always start from a healthy leaf axis and don't usually "bust out" like the roots do, they kind of pop up and before you realize it are already half way out of the leaf area.