Phalaenopsis: Air Root or Flower Spike?

Key Differences

Air root: Green growing tip, then white velamen (sheath). Often emerges between leaves.
Flower spike: Green/reddish entire length, mitten-shaped tip.

Most likely an air root. Time will confirm.

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