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  1. December 16th, 2012, 12:56 PM #1
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    Default root or spike or both?

    I have this beautiful Harlequin Phal. with two spikes cut down to the base. Wonder is it a spike or a root- or one of each? Any thoughts?
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  2. December 16th, 2012, 01:28 PM #2
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    Hi Michele,

    Looks like a phal root to me.

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    I agree with Bruce, it's a root. A spike on a Phal. has been described as looking like it is wearing a mitten on its end, not rounded and smooth as a root.
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    Michele, good job! More roots provide better, happier phals - and better chance of a good spike later.
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