Oncidium Ampilatum First Flower Spike

[aaronsaxton]

Here is a picture of my girlfriend with our Oncidium Ampilatum, it is out first flower spike on this orchid.

After it grew to 40", I decided to add a pole to ensure it didn't wobble at snap.

It is currently at 51" in height and should have a finishing height of around 60" or so.

We have other oncidium's that produce similar flowers, but this one will blow them away I think at least in numbers, but I hope the quality is there.

I never regret the moment at Lowes when my GF wanted to buy it and I was like "Uh, do we have the room for another Orchid??". One of the few non-greenhouse purchases I have grown to like.

[WhiteRabbit]

wow! that's amazing! good growing!

[Bud]

Sweet! And it is still growing...wait til the buds open...and then measure it again.

[aaronsaxton]

The plant's branches (on the flower spike) keep growing and it is more horizontal growth now than vertical. Final Height I am calling it is 53".

20 or so have opened up with dozens more to go - I like that because it means it will "be in bloom" for 1-2 months with these lovely little yellow flowers.

[kalanchoe]

Wow! Way to grow!

[camille1585]

That's a huge spike!! So you tell us that it's blooming, but don't post any pictures?? Torture!!!