Phal. Napals Nights- Spike starting?

[patticake]

Spike starting? It's a small nub- Jenny has one too!-

[solay]

Is it just me or is everything blooming? Must be springtime. Can't wait to see the bloom.

[shiningrock]

It looks like a spike to me. Congratulations .

[articuno75]

I just want it to hurry and grow, LoL!

[patticake]

Shiningrock, solay and Jenny- I can't wait for the flowers! I love the anticipation... That's part of the magic... It's fun sharing this with all of you...

[BunnytheOrchid]

Its awfully tiny, but looks promising! Congrats!

[mayres]

Are we looking at that tiny slit over the bottom leaf? If so, that is the earliest I think anyone has tried to call a spike - yowser, I'm impressed if it is..........

[patticake]

Thanks, Bunny! I know that it's tiny, but it wasn't there a few days ago, so I'm hoping.

Mayers- That's why I'm still using a question mark! I'm hopeful....I'll keep watching it. It might be the start of a new root- We'll see. Hopefully down the road, I can call it a spike for sure!

[tizzycat]

fingers crossed patti, keep us posted.

[mehitabel]

Looks like a spike to me! Congratulations. It's that time of year, all right!

[orchid_girl]

I sure hope so Best of luck!!

[arleneg]

Patti,

I sure hope it's a spike. If not, then it's a sign that your Phal Naples like the environment it's in. Mine is doing nothing at this time.

[patlee]

Patti, Jerry did say that some of the Naples Nights were starting to spike. Maybe your growth was just below, still hidden in the medium What a wonderful thing to finally see the flowers on that little chid--please keep us posted with progress reports

And congratulations on your new growth--whatever it is

[patticake]

An update on the spike!! 2 new pictures of the spike - to - be!!! (I think)

[articuno75]

I bet the bonanza that's a spike!!!

[patticake]

Jenny, You're the best!!! How's your's doing???

[articuno75]

I stare at it, and it stares back at me. I tell it to grow, and it laughs at me. It's giving me attitude

[patticake]

Jenny... Oh, Yea!!! I hear ya! I look at this little guy every day! I keep saying " please do something else!" It's a little bigger, but boy is it slow!!

[myorchid]

Hooray!!! A spike!! Great growing, you are an awesome orchid mom!

my little sad Naples Nights is still hanging in and I think it is going to make it, fingers crossed!

I do have one with a spike and buds can't wait to see those beautiful flowers.

Great job Patti

[patticake]

Thanks, April! Make sure you let us know when yours blooms. We can all jump up and down together!

[Normkp]

Way to go Patti! This has to be the earliest sighting on record! But here it comes! Keep posting pictures. Please.

Mine are holding back (I have two). But they come. I have faith.

[patticake]

I'll keep you posted, Norm! Keep the faith!

[patticake]

5/16- The tiny bump is sure going to be a spike. I'm psyced!

[Bird Song Farm]

Looking Good!! Isn't the color onthe underside of the leave beautiful!!
Al

[patticake]

I agree with you, Al- The leaves are as beautiful as some blooms that I've seen! I can't wait for the blooms.

[digitalgate]

er, that look like root.

[Vivienne]

Looks like a spike to me. Good job!!! Now if only my Phal NN would get the vibes I'm sending it.

[articuno75]

I got the same looking nub, but it hasn't moved since I noticed it. Patti, you're growing this one under the lights too, right?

[Bird Song Farm]

Originally Posted by Vivienne

Looks like a spike to me. Good job!!! Now if only my Phal NN would get the vibes I'm sending it.

I have to agree, looks like a root to me too. Hope I'm wrong!
AL

[jerrymeola]

It looks like a spike to me. Roots normally have green tips and these plants do not produce as many air roots as other Phals.

[patticake]

Who knew that one little bump would cause such a stir!
digitalgate.. You may be right, but I don't think so...It's still growing, and up!
Viv- I really think it's a spike... I'm sending spike vibes your way!
Jenny- This one I've been growing in my kitchen window. It faces south, but it's right behind a Catt, so it gets dappled sun.
Al- The fact that it keeps growing pointing up, and the roots that I've had on Phals, grow down, I really think it's a spike. Time will tell. I'll post another picture this weekend. It's not much bigger, but ....
Jerry- Thanks, I love this plant! I love the Tolumnia that you sent, too. It's got several blossoms on it!

[Bird Song Farm]

I've almost changed my mind, think you may be right. I'm used to the "mitten shap" on a spike. Maybe it's just a bit to early to see that.
Either way, good growing!
Al

[patticake]

6/27/08- The buds are getting bigger! I'm really looking forward to this dolly blooming. The pictures were taken on my grow-cart in the basement. I did that just for the light. It usually grows up in my kitchen south window. It's back a bit from the window, behind a Catt.

[berkeleysgr8]

You will LOVE the blooms. I think they're so much prettier in person than in photos!

[patticake]

Thanks! If you're right, I might just go nuts, because the pictures that I've seen are great!

[kid a]

Wow! Hopefully mine follow in your's footsteps, lol! I have new leaf growth growth but so far nothing else yet

[patticake]

I haven't had any other growth, so go figure... It will bloom in time...