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    Default Root or Spike?

    New grower question regarding telling the difference between a root or spike or ? Who knew that tiny, new growths could be so exciting!

    To begin, I think that the first attached photo is probably a spike and that the second attached photo is definitely a root. Correct?

    Perhaps it's too early to tell on some of these (that I will be posting subsequently) but I'm wondering still. I'm thinking most of the rest might be roots, but I'd like a second (and third, etc.) opinion. Most pics will come from Phals.

    I'm also curious about and will post photos of new and seemingly dissimilar growth on two of my Paphs for any "what is it?" input. Thanks!
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