Odbrs Pisgah Recluse in bloom for second time

[ElenaMarie]

cbuchman, this is one of the blooms I got off of mine. They're something aren't they? I didn't think I'd like the spider shape but this little guy really grew on me. The basket beside it is 4 inches square (the basket the plant is growing in.) I hope mine produces double spikes next year!

Pic was taken on the fly with my phone, sorry for the quality.

[cbuchman]

ElenaMarie -sorry no pic in your post. Indeed, from it's picture, i wasn't thrilled with the look and like you once I saw it "for real" I liked it and with about 16 blooms on the stem, it makes a nice showing. So now I am a fan.

[NatalieS]

That is a gorgeous bloom. Vibrant colours and I love the curly tips.

[ElenaMarie]

Originally Posted by cbuchman

ElenaMarie -sorry no pic in your post. Indeed, from it's picture, i wasn't thrilled with the look and like you once I saw it "for real" I liked it and with about 16 blooms on the stem, it makes a nice showing. So now I am a fan.

Wow, no pic, really?? I'm seeing one even after a total emptying of my cache. Weird. Anyone else see it?

Funny how they grow on you isn't it?

[ElenaMarie]

Ohhhhh, okay. I rebooted and voila--no pic! Here's another try.

One of the things that endeared me to it was the awesome weeks-long display of 12-14 fully opened blooms on a gracefully drooping spike. It really was something else.

[cbuchman]

Beautiful! Here are pictures of mine fully open. The spike is so long and there are 12 blossoms open all at once.

[ElenaMarie]

Originally Posted by cbuchman

Beautiful! Here are pictures of mine fully open. The spike is so long and there are 12 blossoms open all at once.

Gorgeous!!!! I allowed the spike to grow down from the basket but I might tie it up next time. Hmmmmm, decisions decisions.