I've got a Batley Schwarz that is still flowering, and it has one new growth. I hope I'll get some more growths because I love the scent of it.

Thank you Carrie. Me either! It's infuriating sometimes waiting for the spikes and buds to mature. :)

It's like watching paint dry.
They are sooooo slow.

Exactly. Except with a little more tension thrown in as we sit and worry whether they might blast at the very last minute. ;)

First few blooms opening
 

Lovely scent off of these already and not yet fully open. :)

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3...0/100_0715.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-m...0/100_0716.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O...0/100_0718.jpg

9 months from growth to bloom?!?!?! Geez!


It looks great though. I love the white around the edges of the bloom.

Very nice, I Love it.
I have one-( 2 Years now)-- but so far - no Flowers-- BUT it is still alive :)

Beautiful! I love the color combo.

I know! It's never taken this long before but I won't complain because the pbulbs got really big and the spikes are branching - something they've never done before. Maybe it's properly mature now and no longer in a big hurry. :)

Orchids4ever, is yours blooming size? If so, this likes cooler temps, lots of water, and lower light levels. I grow mine in a north-east window. In spring and summer it gets some direct sun in the morning.

Thanks for the comments everyone!

Very nice! Well worth the wait!