3 Christmases ago I was presented with a little phalaenopsis in a tiny terra cotta pot. I am proud to say it is still alive and seems to be content. My question: What are the root-looking growths that seem to be reaching for the sky? They aren't particularly attractive, but cutting them doesn't seem right.

That is not my orchid in the pic, just one I plucked off the web to show the ...thing. It has just one coming up between the flowers. Mine has several. :)

Here is a link that might be useful: orchid