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title: "Have you guys ever seen this happen on a phalaenopsis root? I have…"
description: "Have you guys ever seen this happen on a phalaenopsis root? I have tips growing normally, and then this weirdo. It’s like it’s dividing into three."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/UhJKPOiOQfChIm0sj4SdFw"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Jen"
published: "2024-09-04T03:40:06.36849Z"
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# Have you guys ever seen this happen on a phalaenopsis root? I have…

_Posted by Jen on 2024-09-04_

Have you guys ever seen this happen on a phalaenopsis root? I have tips growing normally, and then this weirdo. It’s like it’s dividing into three.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/yzTKthJiLOlCUPKH-vsQ5NzOhcFfTrb-kTRTwJ_ViN0/U6vrREKVSwiHrFgf7VRApw.webp?size=large)

## 7 comments

### Jen commented on 2024-09-04

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/yzTKthJiLOlCUPKH-vsQ5NzOhcFfTrb-kTRTwJ_ViN0/kpzEUvJ9TeKwJvOfgS7r8A.webp?size=large)

### SueB commented on 2024-09-04

Oh my goodness. I’ve seen movies about this sorta thing….sleep with one eye open! 😆

#### Jen replied on 2024-09-04

Exactly- I think I had claw dreams. Lol

### MeasomerPi commented on 2024-09-04

That’s pretty cool and not something I’ve encountered before

### Barbara commented on 2024-09-05

Side branches?

#### Jen replied on 2024-09-05

I’ve never seen a root do that at the tip though. I’m watching to see if it starts to separate.

### M commented on 2024-09-07

I’ve had roots split in two on occasion, but never three. They end up growing separately and often one dries up but not always. Interesting.

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