A Strange Growth On My Orchid.

Question

First time having a live orchid. I see the new stalk growing now. But in same area a growth came out between leaves that is shaped like a worm but it green . Curious as to what this is as several new leaves have formed so it is not a new leaf.

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Answer 1

That is an aerial root growing. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/roots-coming-from-plant.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/aerial-root-information.htm

Here is more on orchids:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids