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  1. January 30th, 2011, 04:46 PM #1
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    Question Orchid Root or Spike?

    I have a phal with two high roots or spikes. Which are they?
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  2. January 30th, 2011, 05:05 PM #2
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    Hi John, your attachments didn't post. And welcome btw! I am Northbay area.
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    Your picture didn't post...but here is one way to tell. A phal root, just starting out, will be rounded on the end. A phal spike will have a "mitten shaped" end.
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    Default Phael spike

    Quote Originally Posted by Kmac View Post
    Your picture didn't post...but here is one way to tell. A phal root, just starting out, will be rounded on the end. A phal spike will have a "mitten shaped" end.
    KMac: You gave me the answer-quick and easy to understand. Many thanks....

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