Brassavola nodosa Basal Growth: New Shoot or Root?

Nwe Lay's B. nodosa cutting (Aug 2011) had two immature new shoots plus a tiny basal shoot. Expert: B. nodosa growth highly variable. Basal growth could be new shoot, root, or flower spike. Roots usually have green tips; spikes often at leaf base. Best guess: new shoot. Photo confirmed dark shoot from "eye" at base of old growth—may or may not mature. Healthy roots but becoming aerial—should anchor to medium.