Harri85274,

Here is an image of a Phal in "spike" -- this spike will later develop buds
and then flowers. The flowers will then be supplied with water and nutrients
through the spike.
http://www.wickfordorchids.com/orchi...mage_spike.jpg

In contrast a Dendrobium's cane is used for water storage. Leaves will grow
out of the cane. Here is a photo of a Dendrobium's cane (in the front) and
then further back in the photo the flowers of a Dendrobium are on a spike.
So this photo shows both of these plant parts.
http://www.themangrovetree.com/images/dendrobium.jpg

I hope this helps,
Joanna

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Can someone tell me what a spike looks like? I know a Den has canes.
Are they similar?