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  1. October 21st, 2012, 05:06 PM #1
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    Question Dracula flower spike?

    Well, I panic repotted all my tinies today and I had some good and bad surprises when I did that. The good thing is that it looks like I am going to get flowers! What do you think, are these spikes? Hope the pictures are good enough.

    Name: D. vesper spike2.jpg Views: 2450 Size: 44.9 KBName: D.lemur spike.jpg Views: 885 Size: 71.1 KBName: Dracula basket.jpg Views: 938 Size: 66.4 KB

    And this is the abomination that is did to them all...now hang me!



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  2. October 22nd, 2012, 06:54 AM #2
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    I hope that is a spike, Laura!! To me it looks more like a root, but I don't grow any Dracula orchids, so here's hoping!!

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    Thank you for the encouragement BD!!
    I have one more peeking at the bottom of the basket and one on its way(12 hours after repotting). The roots are white with a crystalline vellanum, these things are stringier, redish white and the tip becomes green when it gets light contact. I am chewing my nails anyway
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    Crossing my fingers for you!
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    Thank you! I would cross my eyes as well if that was any help!
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    Did it ever bloom? I am so fond of the Draculas.
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