First Cattleya bloom
 

I am so excited! This is the first orchid I have gotten to bloom! I've had this plant (Blc. Island Charm) for 2 yrs. now and have never seen it in bloom. Last year, it started to form a bud, but then was shocked by a sudden temp/humidity change causing the bud to blast.
This flower spike looks like it had originally intended to create 2 buds, but only successfully made one for some reason, but I really couldn't be happier. I can't wait until it's fully open! :biggrin:

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Congratulations! That first bloom is so exciting. Good job!

Great growing! Can't wait to see it fully open and in all its glory!

Woo hoo! Congrats! :wtg:

That a great looking flower can't wait to see it fully opened

Thanks everyone! I am so thrilled. :biggrin: I think I now want to grow more Cattleyas. :evil: lol.

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that's a really beautiful flower congrats :)

Well done. Congrats. Beautiful flower. Fragrant? I love the yellow on white.

I really like the colors, great job

Very pretty!

I don't know. I sniffed it once while it was opening and didn't smell anything. But are the fragrant ones fragrant as soon as they open or does it take a bit more time?

:wavingCongrats on your Lovely bloom :)
Yes...I've found it sometimes takes two or three days before you notice a scent [if there is going to be one] So you are not far to discovering this :)
Getting more Catts? A Marvelous idea :evil: I like things in sets of two....2 red... 2 yellow...and on and on :rofl::rofl:

I have this one too! I love the fragrance a lot!