Trichopilea sauvis
 

This set buds last year but, due to my erratic watering they blasted. These seem to miraculously appear overnight. Hopefully, I'll see amazing blooms in the next few days.

Yes, they definitely sneak up on you!

Oh, I can’t wait to see pics of this one. I love those flowers and this has been on my wish list for some time, just haven’t worked up the nerve to try it. Yours looks lovely

Thanks, SJ. I thought the foliage was a little spotty myself. But, that oncidium tribe always looks poorly for me. I'm excited too. I got it from Carter & Holmes. It really likes to be damp, bright and damp.

Looking forward to the pix!

I looked up pictures for this and the flowers look stunning. Can’t wait to see yours!

I'm hoping...

Bud watch update
 

As of today...

Nice!

Ooooh yeah! Getting pumped!!!

! almost...!

First, let me say that this is how Carter and Holmes spelled it. I am aware it should be Trichophilia. But, like a rebellious teenager, I'm using Carter and Holmes. 😉

Anyway, it opened today and here it is. I couldn't be more pleased if it were a new child. It has a sweet, light floral scent. I moved it above the kitchen sink to enjoy it. It reminds me of a gloxinia flower.

:congrats:They look absolutely stunning!

YES!!!! stunning is right!

Thank you both. I am so pleased! This was a year I doubted my growing capabilities.

I only wish that I could smell them! Beautiful!

I wish you could too!

Those are some beautiful flowers! Congratulations!

congratulations! you've done a fine job with these. it's always nice when plants reward you with such beautiful blooms... the scent is a bonus too! :D

That is stunning! Congratulations! I really love how the blooms are all open at the same time :1stplace:

TY, SaraJean. I am just smitten over this one too.