Odontocidium Sunlight NN in spike

[NYCorchidman]

I got this one in bloom last spring with about 8 flowers.
It is such a slow grower. The flowers faded by early May. New growth didn't start until late summer (I wonder if it was the heat that this plant didn't like with odontoglossum in its background), and grew during the fall. It matured larger than the previous pb and I was excited about that!

Then I waited and waited for a spike to show up. Mid December, I noticed small black thing between a leaf and pb. I thought it was a dead spike.
I waited a little longer and the black thing grew above the pb shoulder!
It is truly interesting!

I see about eight buds on the spike and two little branching going on.

This plant produce flowers that are scented with wonderful fragrance. can't wait!!!!

Flowers are heavily spotted bronze/dark orange brown with bright yellow lip.

[WhiteRabbit]

Nice!

[NatalieS]

Was the spike that colour when you bought it originally? Very interesting colour on that! Can't wait to see the flowers.

[NYCorchidman]

Originally Posted by NatalieS

Was the spike that colour when you bought it originally? Very interesting colour on that! Can't wait to see the flowers.

I don't actually remember, but I know it was pretty dark. but that was a year ago and I've been waiting for a spike for soooo long. seeing something black deep in there between a leaf and the pb makes you think something is dead down there.

I'm glad I waited a little longer. I usually don't have much patience.

[NYCorchidman]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

Nice!

Thanks!

[RosieC]

Cool,

My Wildcat has similar colour spikes, I think that can be quite normal on Oncidium types with dark flowers.

[NYCorchidman]

Originally Posted by RosieC

Cool,

My Wildcat has similar colour spikes, I think that can be quite normal on Oncidium types with dark flowers.

I've had some that had dark spots on the spikes, but not completely black like this one.
The flowers are brightly colored on this plant.

[silken]

My Onc. Wildcat has a new spike and it is very reddish brown as are the flowers.

[NYCorchidman]

Originally Posted by silken

My Onc. Wildcat has a new spike and it is very reddish brown as are the flowers.

I think I know which one you're talking about.
I really really couldn't bring myself to even look at wildcat flowers (I just hated any spotted flowers but espcially wildcat). I still don't like them except I began to find "Green Valley" quite attractive, and the dark colored one.

Does yours have dark red brown flowers with hint of white or yellow at the tip? and the lip is brighter red compared to the rest of the flower, right??

I see them every now and then when I go to trader Joes, but they are either too big or have serious spotting and other issues that I'm scared to bring them into the apartment.

How's yours doing?

[silken]

Originally Posted by NYCorchidman

I think I know which one you're talking about.
I really really couldn't bring myself to even look at wildcat flowers (I just hated any spotted flowers but espcially wildcat). I still don't like them except I began to find "Green Valley" quite attractive, and the dark colored one.

Does yours have dark red brown flowers with hint of white or yellow at the tip? and the lip is brighter red compared to the rest of the flower, right??

I see them every now and then when I go to trader Joes, but they are either too big or have serious spotting and other issues that I'm scared to bring them into the apartment.

How's yours doing?

Lots of the Wildcats have spotted flowers but mine doesn't. Here is a picture. My leaves do have some tiny little spots but some of my Onc. do and others don't and I just think its in their makeup for some to have that tendency. It bloomed about the very same time last year. I really like this one. Based on my notes from last year, this spike will take about 2 months before bloom.