Odd Looking Phal. Leaf

[Junebug]

This Noid Phal. has grown well since being rescued 2 years ago. All of my Phal. collection are currently growing new leaves. This one keeps producing new leaves before the previous one has a chance to mature. The latest leaf is more of a 1/2 leaf. It was repotted this past spring, is growing in the same conditions as the rest of my Phals., and I haven't used Superthrive. There is no evidence of insects or infection. Has anyone else encountered this atipical growth? Is this a quirk of nature or a danger sign?

[Swamper]

I have seen it on one of my phals grown outside. I dont know if its natural or not, but otherwise it looks very healthy.

[bonsai1504]

my phals leaves grow like that until they are about 1/2 inch tall then they open up. i know that oncidiums leaves will "stick" if there is not enough humidity. is there a chance that the leaf could be just stuck like that folded in half?

[bonsai1504]

i just looked and it looks like it is coming out of the side of the crown. wierd!

[Lagoon]

I've not seen this in any of my phals. I'd be curious to know what happends to it down the road.
Interesting plant
Sorry I couldn't help.

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by bonsai1504

my phals leaves grow like that until they are about 1/2 inch tall then they open up. i know that oncidiums leaves will "stick" if there is not enough humidity. is there a chance that the leaf could be just stuck like that folded in half?

Thank you. That's exactly what it was. After looking at the photo I decided to dust the leaves a bit with a small paint brush. As soon as I did the leaf popped open.

[Lagoon]

haha! Awww that was too cute
Oooh I love a happy ending - poor lil thing is free at last

[jkofferdahl]

I've seen numerous Phal leaves which start growth like this one, then just spring open and complete their growth normally. I don't know if it's an abnormality or not, but the plants I have which have done this are otherwise normal in every way. I don't see it as anything to worry a bit about.