/ Register

Welcome to OrchidsForum.com. We are a friendly online community for Orchid Growers all over the world. If you haven't joined yet we invite you to register and join our community. Hope to see you on our forums!

Psychopsis Mendenhall Hildos - Flower spike or new bulb growth?

Discussion in 'Orchid Identification Section' started by judypots, Mar 7, 2019.

  1. Mar 7, 2019 #1
    judypots

    judypots Member

    Messages:
    35
    Likes Received:
    1
    Last February (2018), I bought this plant at an orchid show. Within a month it was showing 2 new growths (actually, 3, but the 3rd one dried up) that at first I thought were flower spikes but which turned out to be new bulbs. I just noticed 2 new growths, photos attached, and am hoping these are flower spikes, although 2 at once seems unlikely? These growths seem skinnier than last year's, and I think would suggest flower spikes, but that could be wishful thinking. What do you experts think? :rolleyes: Thanks! psychopsis 2 (2).JPG psychopsis (2).JPG
     
  2. Mar 7, 2019 #2
    DPfarr

    DPfarr Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,528
    Likes Received:
    558
    Location:
    Sacramento, CA
    They look like spikes to me. Enjoy!
     
  3. Mar 7, 2019 #3
    judypots

    judypots Member

    Messages:
    35
    Likes Received:
    1
    Fingers crossed.
     
  4. May 18, 2019 #4
    judypots

    judypots Member

    Messages:
    35
    Likes Received:
    1
    So here is my Psychopsis right now. The flower spikes are 2 ft. tall. I know they typically grow to that length, but when do you think I might see a flower bud? They seem to grow an inch every day! Psychopsis Mendenhall (2).JPG I know I'm lucky to have 2 spikes. These are silly looking, no?
     
  5. May 18, 2019 #5
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

    Messages:
    1,805
    Likes Received:
    579
    Location:
    Oak Island NC
    They will continue to grow, before and after flowering, and will rebloom on each spike over and over.