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  1. November 22nd, 2008, 07:36 PM #1
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    Default Are these spikes?

    I am taking care of my friend's Cymbidiums while they are on vacation. I noticed 2 of them have these new plump new growths which looks like spikes to me.
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  2. November 22nd, 2008, 09:18 PM #2
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    The last two pics are definitely spikes! woohoo!
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  3. November 22nd, 2008, 10:56 PM #3
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    oooh those looks good... keep us updated!
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    Awesome! Be sure to post the blooms.

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  5. December 7th, 2008, 12:47 AM #5
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    I believe that's spikes, congragulation!
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    Great... its spikes, Marissa.
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    SWEET!!!! Your friends are gonna be like, "give us that plant back stat!!!" haha...
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