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title: "Hello all! I’ve had this orchid for nearly two years and after…"
description: "Hello all! I’ve had this orchid for nearly two years and after falsely identifying roots as spikes, learning what roots look like and repotting a few times —…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/RSh81Opzml9eQ8SSrylzrc"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Gabby"
published: "2026-03-20T19:17:03.478991Z"
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# Hello all! I’ve had this orchid for nearly two years and after…

_Posted by Gabby on 2026-03-20_

Hello all! I’ve had this orchid for nearly two years and after falsely identifying roots as spikes, learning what roots look like and repotting a few times — even trying to convert it to living in water and deciding it was happier in bark — is this FINALLY a spike emerging?? It’s definitely flatter and has a different shape than the roots. Thanks for any responses!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/zTPguC5mhGyPOLf37jXry7UF5WxrumlInrKlH-eZ96w/igx3OWHbQ426WJ3aVYMYmA.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### The leafy Angel commented on 2026-03-20

It looks like it might be!

### PottedPeace commented on 2026-03-20

Is there another on the other side as well? I see a tiny bump 👀

#### Gabby replied on 2026-03-21

I’m not sure, that one looks like it might be a root 🤔 but there are three new bumps so I just have to wait and see 😂 orchids keep you on your toes for sure haha!

### Jen commented on 2026-03-20

Congratulations! Your patience has paid off!

### Gabby commented on 2026-04-13

Here’s an update 💜 they were both flower spikes and I’m so excited 😭😭

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/zTPguC5mhGyPOLf37jXry7UF5WxrumlInrKlH-eZ96w/tUHybkYIS92m_frIyLUkDQ.webp?size=large)

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