Orchids spiking to flowers

[verian]

How long does it take any type of Orchid from starting to grow a spike until it flowers? I have a Phal that has taken ages and the buds are just forming.
Ian

[Ordphien]

A long time.
Orchids are a lesson in patience.
My phal is still opening all its flowers, it's been about 3 months since I saw the spike.

[The Orchid Kid]

I kind of quite like the slow unveiling. It's all part of the excitement. Also it helps make me a more patient person!

[james mickelso]

It depends on warm, light length, and food. The warmer it is the faster it grows spikes/flowers. The more it can be fed (coarser media/more vigorous air movement), the faster it grows.

[WhiteRabbit]

Depends on the type of orchid, as well as environmental factors - Usually about three months, but some can take quite a bit longer. And in general, growth is faster in warm temps with as much as the particular orchid will take.

[verian]

Thanks to all, though it has progressed slowly since about Xmas I was wondering how long it would take before the flowers finally appeared.
Ian