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12-03-2008, 05:11 PM
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oncidium Sharry Baby -finally bloomed
I just had to share my new bloom! I got this at the end of august. In mid september it started putting a spike out and some of the flowers have just opened (yesterday & today)! The spike was jutting out & was growing out at 90° - I therefore 'helped' it by putting a small piece of polystyrene to open up the leaf...as you can see it grew straight!
It's just starting to get fragrant !! - smells very nice although... have not 'whiffed' the chocolate scent yet?
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12-03-2008, 05:22 PM
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Good photo! Perfect timing to get you into the holiday spirit. Now you just have to train it to keep this great blooming cycle.
Fragrance usually takes a few days to develop. No point in attracting pollinators before the plant is fertile.  |
12-03-2008, 07:02 PM
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The fragrance is unbeatable don't you think Nenella? I like the white lips of your clone!!
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12-03-2008, 07:11 PM
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Looks great Nenella!  The spike grew nice and straight. I'm been trying to find one, since I love anything chocolate. For now I have Onc Rosy Sunset, which is supposed to smell like chocolate (but not as nice as sharry baby) so I can't wait for it to spike!
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12-03-2008, 08:02 PM
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Thanks Sun,Mauro & Camille. I'm leaving on a long 6week holiday tomorrow & haven't even packed my bags yet! à l'anée prochaine Happy X-mas! Best Wishes to everyone, Ciao!
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12-03-2008, 10:17 PM
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Lovely blooms Nenella! I love the color of this one. Wish I had room for something this big though.  Have a happy holiday!!   |
12-04-2008, 04:34 PM
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Oh lovely  I've seen Sharry Baby mentioned on OB before but it's the first time I've seem a picture. It's a wonderful one. |
12-04-2008, 04:58 PM
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Nenella it is beautiful congratulations!
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12-05-2008, 10:57 AM
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BEautifull ploant and a great strong spike has so pretty flowers!!!! CONGRATS
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12-05-2008, 12:33 PM
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Very nice. I have Sharry Baby Tricolor and I really like yours too. Just wait until it starts to get fragrant! What a delight. I took mine into work for a week and could smell it all day long! Heaven.... Enjoy yours!
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