This is coming out of the top of the lowest leaf on the pseudobulb. Smooth like a root- If it heads down it is- I hope finally a spike.

Biggest difference is the lower light in the house from being outside. I'm not sure yet what affect this will have on the plants.

"Gene Schurg" wrote in message link.net...
Diane,

Usually the spike comes from the side of the pseudobulb from the "V" in the outer leaves. I have seen some Brassias spike before the pseudobulb is fully developed and look like it's spiking from the top.

I've also noticed that the side of the pseudobulb develops a ridge where the flower spike forms. If you see this on a mature brassia you can expect a flower soon.

Gene
"Diane M." wrote in message t...
Old question, I know, but I've never seen a spike on this Brassia verrucosa x self before and now it has this growth coming out top of the psuedobulb. It's thin, and loots like a root. Could it be a spike? If not where will the spike start- if it's a root, another strange growth has occurred.

With the plants coming inside, I'm sure I'll start seeing new activity

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Diane