Update on this Nishidemiyako 西出都 "West Side of Kyoto". Fifteen days later, the little scepter has continued to grow. It seems to be doing well in its growing space. Roots are going longer and now a little leaf is poking out of the center. I'm marking today as the countdown for how long it will take for all these flower buds to open and bloom.
I was fortunate that I acquired this plant from eBay vendor "warchun". Its original picture is posted above. When you get a good and healthy plant, it just seems so much easier to take care of it.