Cane Dendrobian - Flower Spike or Keiki

[Costas]

I know being patient for a few more weeks will allow the Dendrobian to answer my question, but I watched this grow from a bud to this 4 inch growth thinking I had a flower spike but not so sure now. If this is a keiki, should I feed the plant extra. Its in well drained coarse bark - gets 2 dilute feeds and 1 watering a week (well water from below chalk), SE facing window - blind drawn to avoid direct sun mornings. It last flowered in February

[Chris in Hamilton]

Strange looking thing. Not really sure what to make of it.

[notsogreenthumb]

Looks like something out of a Sci-Fi movie. I'm pretty sure it's going to release spores that take over your mind.

Definitely keep us updated.

[Chris1140]

Looks to me like a spike with one bud on it.
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[Costas]

I think that's settled then - its an invader from the planet Dendro; I can just make out its head and a claw. Fortunately does not look as if can climb stairs, so should be able to sleep soundly tonight.

The mother plant had 3-spikes in February, I clumsily broke one of these and placed in water where it continued to bloom for about 6 weeks, lovely colours think flowers were about 2 inch

[Sheryl]

Agree with Chris.

[Chris in Hamilton]

Looks to me like a spike with one bud on it.
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Looks that way and definitely not a keiki.

[78Terp]

Cool bloom!

[JDT]

I am also stumped but I do lean towards a spike with one bud also!

[Costas]

Thanks for the replies, its looking more and more like a spike with a single bud. Will know for sure in a few days