Root or Flower Spike? How to Tell the Difference

Upward-growing growth, light grey at base, green tip. Same spot as previous spike but opposite side. Can roots grow up? Hope it's a spike.

Identification

Roots: Grey velamen covering; green tip when actively growing.
Flower spikes: Typically all green.
Yes, roots can grow upward. New aerial roots often emerge near where spikes form.

Sounds like a new root. Stay hopeful but expect a root.

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