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Old 07-19-2017, 08:29 AM
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This definitely comes as a surprise, but upon reflection it really isn't. The plant is supposed to bloom late winter/early spring. The plant is a recent (March) import from Ecuagenera, and it is mid winter there. In any case it's Christmas in July for me!
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Old 07-19-2017, 06:43 PM
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Can't wait to see more pictures!
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Old 07-20-2017, 09:08 AM
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Another sheath on a different plant has broken. But the real news is in the second pic. 3 days after the sheath broke and the flowers are starting to open! I do love a plant that doesn't dally when it's time to bloom, even if it means the flowers won't be around for long.
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They look like they're going to be gorgeous. I've heard this one is super fragrant and I'm curious what the fragrance is like. Hope you'll post about it!
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Old 07-21-2017, 07:14 AM
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Even the half open flowers are starting to develop a fragrance. It's atypical of the "normal" Cattleya fragrances which include rose, Freesia, and vanilla notes among others. I read a description that categorized the fragrance of iricolor as similar to sweetened olive oil. For now I couldn't describe it any better.
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Ok two half open flowers are filling the bedroom with a wonderful fragrance. I can't wait until all 3 on that spike are fully open. Or until the second plant which has 6 buds gets going!
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Very cool looking blooms
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