I see no signs of it being a male although it has been a little while that I have seen a one = ). I think it's called a pistol that indicates a female which I do not see either. I have always known them to be white and look like a little blond hair. You really cant miss them once you know what your looking for. They do sometimes show theselves early, however the link in horsmanrocks sig is the best advice. If that is a preflower you are showing in the pics give it a day or two, you'll know then. Looks healthy either way..... My gut says......It's a female :thumbsup: