Onc. Sharry Baby 'Velvet Maroon'

[My Green Pets]

Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Velvet Maroon'

Purchased on eBay from seller shermantp.

Arrived in spike, with the first flowers already open.

One simply cannot be a member of Orchid Board and not read, time and time again, about how wonderfully fragrant the Sharry Baby hybrids are. Unfortunately—and I don't know if it's because of the shock from shipping, the cultivar, or what—this one doesn't seem to have that powerful of a scent. I was expecting to smell the thing from across the room, but I can only get a hint of fragrance if I put my nose right up to the flowers, even in the bright light of midday.

Hopefully that will improve. If not, maybe someone will trade me a division of their 'Sweet Fragrance' cultivar for a division of this one

While not overwhelmingly fragrant, the flowers are still lovely, especially the pink-and-white lip that seems to be a bit different on each one.

[RandomGemini]

It takes a few days for the scent to get strong. I don't usually notice a scent until somewhere between 3-5 days after blooms open.

[WhiteRabbit]

Ooo! I like that one!

[RosieC]

Really lovely Sharry Baby!

[MattWoelfsen]

Originally Posted by RandomGemini

It takes a few days for the scent to get strong. I don't usually notice a scent until somewhere between 3-5 days after blooms open.

Same here. The scent gets stronger the warmer it is.

[dendro king]

Niceeeee! It's a nice purple compared to the sweet fragrance.

[My Green Pets]

You all were right...today the scent is much stronger...yay!

[savyk]

I love Sharry Baby, My sons dog chewed mine all up.. I miss that beautiful orchid and the lovely scent it puts out.

[judith_arquette]

I just got the same orchid from the same seller. Mine only has one spike tho and is just beginning to open so I have to put my nose right up to it to smell anything. Can't wait til it opens more. Your plant is gorgeous! I also recently bought a 'sweet fragrance' and a 'red fantasy' both in spike but I think it'll be awhile before either of them bloom because they haven't started budding out yet. Can't wait to compare the scents and slight differences in blooms.

[My Green Pets]

Thats great judith! I'm looking forward to your report as well! There doesn't seem to be a lot of info online about the scents of the different Sharry Babies.