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Old 02-17-2011, 07:30 PM
Cattleya17 Cattleya17 is offline
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Hey everyone! I have something I want to share with you all! I bought an orchid over 7 years ago as a bag baby. It was Brassavola 'Little Stars' it grew a lot and it even made sheaths and then did nothing! then 2 months ago its new growths matured. I was at my wits end I waited soo long and nothing! but as I was about to toss this guy I saw little points coming out of one of the sheaths and I screamed!!!! I had buds! so guys this is the photo album from sheath to blooming on My Brassavola 'Little Stars' I hope you enjoy!

B. Little Stars - a set on Flickr

It has 4 spikes, two blooming now. The Smell is amazing!!!! It fills my whole room at night!!!! as soon as the lights go out Watch out! After waiting so long I'm glad I love the scent!

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Old 02-17-2011, 07:49 PM
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LOL very nice.....a long wait and I dont know why it took so long sometimes they drive you crazy waiting ...lol my first phaius I bought was in bloom when I got it and it took me 4 years to figure out what it needed ...now it just blooms no problem.
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:01 PM
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Gratz! It's lovely!
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Old 02-17-2011, 08:05 PM
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its amazing the patience that we have to have...i have a few chids that are going on 5 years with no blooms with lots of growth...will they ever bloom
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Old 02-17-2011, 09:07 PM
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Woot! Congrats!
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Old 02-17-2011, 10:39 PM
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Thanks guys! I'm glad you like this! Its tough sometimes to see the indications of blooming on these because the signs are so minute. so i hope people will enjoy the progression and now know what to expect.
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Old 02-18-2011, 01:45 AM
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Congrats! I am waiting for spring to roll around so I can have this shipped without chances of it freezing to death.
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Old 02-18-2011, 04:40 AM
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It's always nice to have something bloom after years of waiting. Well done, hopefully you can look forwards to blooms every year now!
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Old 02-19-2011, 09:56 AM
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All the pics are great. Four spikes?? I guess it is really rewarding your patience. Aren't you glad you didn't toss it. As long as mine seem like they have any sign of life, I always give them another year. Hope my Catt rewards my patience like yours did. Congrats on your patience and great growing.
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Old 02-19-2011, 10:51 AM
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Thanks! yah the third spike has only one flower and its opening today! i love the way they unfurl! its very different! the fourth spike has stalled it will probably get going again after the first flowers fade. very glad i didn't toss it
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