Catacetum expansum

[margo]

I know it needs another day or two, but I just can't wait to share my exitment!!! This is my first and only Catasetum. The flowers supposed to be my Halloween surprize... Now we are getting closer to Thanksgiving...
(Bruce, can we have another section for ALMOST IN BLOOM...lol I wasn't sure where to post... I know not many people will be using it, but I will because patience is my second name...lol) Here we go... almost there!

[etex]

What fun. watching someone else waiting for a bloom to open. Your flower will be gorgeous. I like the idea of almost bloom section. I have a Paph spicerienum that is getting ready to bloom and I just want to peak inside. Glad I'm not the only impatient one.

[catttan]

I know how you both feel. I have been guilty of 'helping' the almost mature bud to open before it's time - a sort of induced delivery.
.At the moment I have 2 oncidium-type with buds and my Paph stoneii,whose sheath seems to take forever to develop.Every day I talk to them, try to cajole them and will them to speed it up - but they are still taking their time!

[Cjcorner]

I am so relieved....i'm not the only one around watching those buds develop. I also have "helped" some phals and dens along as well.

[BKirk783]

I like your picture, Margo. You can post another in a few days when it's open.

[margo]

Thanks, guys! Its so good to know I'm not the only one... Connie, I feel relieved too... Love this forum!!!

[delphiguy]

Oh the anticipation..... when these things happen i always wanted to give them a bit of a
helping hand.... so far i've been able to fight the urge to do that and just wait a few more
days.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Gosh, I can feel the excitement coming through the net from you Margo! I look forward to seeing the update soon.

Cheers,
BD