What's with these odd growths on my D. kingianum??

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Originally Posted by Bud

you have keikis (babies); some are basal keikis and most are growing out with the spikes...it is strange that is coming out dark....my Den. kingianum keikis are usually light green....wait until the roots are 3 to 5 inches long then you can twist them off and bury them with the mother plant

It might depend on the plant. Mine looked a very dark reddish purple when they stated. Now the leaves of the keikis look normal. Also light level may bring out the purple colour.