Look what popped overnight!

patticake · #1 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 07:00 AM

I got up this morning to start watering the chids and look who was there to greet me!

It's Neofinetia falcata x self. There are 9 buds, so I'll post a picture when they're all open.

Now I'll be late for work but, oh well...

Orchidementia · #2 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 07:02 AM

...and what did I just type? Congratulations!

patticake · #3 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 07:06 AM

You were right on!

kid a · #4 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 08:54 AM

Wow Congratulations, it is beautiful Patti! Now I now how much longer until mine bloom! Right now mine look like the one on the far right! Yay! I can't wait until the rest open, can you smell it yet?

myorchid · #5 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 09:23 AM

Yeah!!! Congrats, I love it when flowers bloom. Can't wait to see the open picture. I bet is smells great!

Jirel · #6 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by patticake

I got up this morning to start watering the chids and look who was there to greet me!

It's Neofinetia falcata x self. There are 9 buds, so I'll post a picture when they're all open.

Now I'll be late for work but, oh well...

Pretty bloom - and BEAUTIFUL photograph!

Martine · #7 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 04:19 PM

So pretty!

Sassismom · #8 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 04:31 PM

Hi I'm new here. That is really beautiful Patti. I have been loving orchids for a couple years now and have a small collection of about 55...mostly phals. I love when I get surprised with new buds when I'm not looking for them. Anyway, I hope to get to know you all, I'm in S. Ontario.

Rocinante · #9 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by patticake

Now I'll be late for work but, oh well...

Congratulations Patti, it's the kind of thing that makes you want to take the day off!

OnicheK · #10 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 06:43 PM

WOW! Gorgeous surprise! This is the best possible way to start your day!

patticake · #11 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 06:54 PM

Thanks, all! When I came home tonight, #2 was open! How cool....I just took a little whiff! Ahhhh... heavenly! How can such a little flower have such a lovely scent.- Oh wait! Lilly of the valley are little & potent!

This is vanilla-ey!

solay · #12 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 07:16 PM

Patti I'm so happy for you and envious. I want to smell a Neo. too. That's so nice. post more pics. when more blooms open up.

I love Lily of the Valley. I grew some last spring. Just leaves left now.

patticake · #13 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassismom

Hi I'm new here. That is really beautiful Patti. I have been loving orchids for a couple years now and have a small collection of about 55...mostly phals. I love when I get surprised with new buds when I'm not looking for them. Anyway, I hope to get to know you all, I'm in S. Ontario.

Hi Sassismom! You should go to the introductions section and introduce yourself! That way everyone can meet you! BTW-

(click on the forum care- top left and scroll down.

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Sassismom · #14 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 10:53 PM

Thanks Patti I will.

brookn · #15 (**permalink**) 07-12-2008, 12:35 AM

It's just lovely, wish I could smell it!

FLaCo · #16 (**permalink**) 07-12-2008, 03:58 PM

Waking up to that must have been great.

patticake · #17 (**permalink**) 07-12-2008, 05:08 PM

It was, Damien... and coming home from work today, to find #3 open was really sweet! My Naples Nights was open, too! Much needed after a long hot day at work.

patticake · #18 (**permalink**) 07-13-2008, 08:04 AM

...and then there were four!

nenella · #19 (**permalink**) 07-13-2008, 09:27 AM

WOW ! absolutely beautiful ! thank you for the 'show'

keep those photos coming

FLaCo · #20 (**permalink**) 07-13-2008, 12:52 PM

That is great news Patti!

My naples night seems to be taking its time...it is mounted.

kid a · #21 (**permalink**) 07-13-2008, 03:27 PM

Yay! That is awesome patti!