1st spike for Sharry Baby!

[Otis226]

Way to go. Nice growing and patience!
I've got this one on my wish list, since I'm really interested in the fragrance. Look forward to seeing more pics as it unfolds.
Cheers,
Tony

[chidlove]

Originally Posted by Jennyfleur

Congrats I'm looking forward to the progress pictures

Originally Posted by Paul Mc

CONGRATS! I'm still waiting for mine to bloom, bought as a NBS. Can you show us a pic of the entire plant so we can get an idea of it's overall size?

Originally Posted by neb

I love the way Sharry Baby smell
Congratulations!

Originally Posted by cday2inflorida

Whoo-Hoo! Congrats....be prepared for the over-indulgence of chocolate!

Originally Posted by Otis226

Way to go. Nice growing and patience!
I've got this one on my wish list, since I'm really interested in the fragrance. Look forward to seeing more pics as it unfolds.
Cheers,
Tony

I can't wait to smell the chocolate! I indulged last month [greenhouse I went to, had a Huge Sharry]
took a few photos yesterday, and the size of the "eggs" pseudo bulbs is aprox 2 inches around The whole plant is about 1 and a half feet [tall]. The bulbs are also pretty fat I've really been pouring the rain water to them.





I forgot to mention, she's very snug in the pot [a bit of a worry for me , there is a tiny new pseudo trying to grow}. I don't want to disturb anything right now.

[catwalker808]

It will take a while for your spike to bloom. But your bloom will last a long time too and the vanilla flavored chocolate fragrance will make the wait worthwhile.

Here's something to get you more excited about your plant. While you're waiting for your plant to bloom, you can look for the movie "Simply Irresistible." I guess you would call it a chick flick, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Cruel Intentions). Fragrance is an important theme in the movie and if you watch attentively, your plant has a brief, but significant, cameo appearance.

If you watch the movie with your plant in bloom, you can have quite a sensory experience ... sight, sound AND real life smell.

[Paul Mc]

WOW, yours is quite large in comparison to mine, lol... I guess mine may bloom in another 3 years or so as it isn't even palm sized yet. Thanks for sharing! Impressive plant you have (and the others nearby in the pics).

[chidlove]

Originally Posted by catwalker808

It will take a while for your spike to bloom. But your bloom will last a long time too and the vanilla flavored chocolate fragrance will make the wait worthwhile.

Here's something to get you more excited about your plant. While you're waiting for your plant to bloom, you can look for the movie "Simply Irresistible." I guess you would call it a chick flick, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Cruel Intentions). Fragrance is an important theme in the movie and if you watch attentively, your plant has a brief, but significant, cameo appearance.

If you watch the movie with your plant in bloom, you can have quite a sensory experience ... sight, sound AND real life smell.

Originally Posted by Paul Mc

WOW, yours is quite large in comparison to mine, lol... I guess mine may bloom in another 3 years or so as it isn't even palm sized yet. Thanks for sharing! Impressive plant you have (and the others nearby in the pics).

Thanks, I'll have to check that movie out Sooooo..... I was checking [gawking] the plant again, and what was semi stuck in the other leaf? Another little spike!! almost thought the old eyes were playing tricks. These pics are todays, and the first spike is getting very long.




I'm going to Burst when that first tiny flower opens [and it will be great seeing everybodys Sharrys in bloom too

[WhiteRabbit]

yes, these get BIG, very fast! I got one, snug in a 4" pot , 2 years ago - just put it in a 7" pot! and the way it grows, might only be good for a year in that

[Gage]

Congratulations! Although not a very flashy bloom, this one is one of my absolute favorites! You cannot beat the fragrance. Get ready for the smell of delicious chocolate to FILL the room! My Sharry Baby's last blooming filled the living room, kitchen, and stairs down to the foyer with this fragrance, and with only 2 small spikes.

[chidlove]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

yes, these get BIG, very fast! I got one, snug in a 4" pot , 2 years ago - just put it in a 7" pot! and the way it grows, might only be good for a year in that

Originally Posted by Gage

Congratulations! Although not a very flashy bloom, this one is one of my absolute favorites! You cannot beat the fragrance. Get ready for the smell of delicious chocolate to FILL the room! My Sharry Baby's last blooming filled the living room, kitchen, and stairs down to the foyer with this fragrance, and with only 2 small spikes.

I can't wait!! Chocolate drool!
I have a couple of updated pics. the flowers are making an appearance




Thanks for sharing this opening

[WhiteRabbit]

awesome!
can't wait to see your bloom pix! if only we had a way to share the fragrance online

I spotted a couple spikes on mine a couple of weeks ago - quite a bit behind yours ...

[Gage]

This reminds me, I think I need another one of these. Yep, I do.