My yellow bird is the most frustrating orchid I have. I've had it for two years, tons of growth, lots of roots, but never any spikes. I've tried blasting it with so much light that the tips turned black and the leaves were covered in purplish freckles. Still nothing. I've cut down on the light, nothing. I even divided the plant and mounted it in the hopes it would like that better. Once again, lots of growth and looks healthy, but no spikes as of yet.
I've been able to bloom every orchid Imhave, but this one is still beyond me. I have a love/hate relationship with this one, with the hate side growing as the months go by.
When I see beauties like yours, it just kills me!