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08-06-2010, 03:38 PM
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Showing off the Oncidium papilio butterflies
Hello all,
This butterfly guy has been in bloom since March, but this is the first time he has 4 flowers opened at the same time. I "have to" show off.
The Onc. Heaven Scent sweet baby longest spike is more than 2 feet now and keep going up. This guy smells like chocolate. I can't wait for the flowers to open.
Thanks for looking!
Thuy
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08-06-2010, 05:16 PM
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WOW that papilio is fantastic, way to grow!
Joann
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08-06-2010, 06:28 PM
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WOW! Congratulations on your growing! That's the first time I see more than one flower too! Can you post a pic of the whole plant please? Your oncidium and fern look super too.You obviously have 'green fingers'
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08-06-2010, 07:10 PM
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For me as well this is the first time that I see a Psychopsis with more than 2 flowers on it, and usually I only see them with 1.
Your Onc has huge spikes! If I had something like that the spikes wouldn't last long with my clumsiness. Do share some more photos when it blooms! 
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08-06-2010, 07:33 PM
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nenella,
Here is the whole plant. The fern likes the fish tank below it. It keeps the humidity level higher for the orchids around it too. I am a window sill grower.
Camille,
I will share the Onc. Heaven Scent when it blooms (if I don't manage to bread the spikes first - oops - knock on wood). I pierce through a Phal spike before when I tried to stake it. For this Onc, I decide to let it support itself with its own strength.
Thuy
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08-06-2010, 07:47 PM
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Hey!
That's one gorgeous plant!!! I'm always in awe of people who grow these successfully!!
congrats and thanks for sharing!
Oh, and welcome to the OB!
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08-06-2010, 07:54 PM
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Thank Peewee,
When I bought it, it had 2 spikes. Since then it developed 3 more. Right now. 2 flowers are from the old spikes, 2 are from the first time bloomed spikes, and one is still in bud.
The picture of the whole plant is kind of dark. I don't know how to take picture when it is very bright in the background. It is 3:00 pm here and very sunny outside of the window.
P.S. Sorry - typo in the previous post: I meant to say "I don't manage to break...", not "bread".
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08-07-2010, 12:50 AM
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Wonderful looking papilio. Well done!
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08-29-2010, 09:27 PM
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The Onc. Heaven Scent sweet baby - the giant spike finally bloomed
It finally bloomed (while I was away on vacation).
I came back and here it is.
Thanks for looking! It smells so good. Anyone wants some hot chocolate drink?
Thuy
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08-31-2010, 06:13 AM
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Wonderful!
I have a Sharry Baby growing a big spike just now and the buds are starting to form so I'm getting really excited (and impatient  ) |
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