Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Sweet Fragrance' Orchid
Best fragrant houseplant for indoor gardeners seeking reliable, twice-yearly blooms.
Experience the captivating allure of this orchid hybrid, renowned for its delightful chocolate fragrance, most potent in the morning. This variety is exceptionally easy to cultivate, boasting tall, branching flower spikes that can carry an abundance of small, maroon and white blooms. It typically flowers twice annually, bringing its aromatic beauty to your home. Cultivated in a certified nursery in Hawaii, these live plants are shipped directly from the islands, ensuring peak quality and freshness upon arrival.
$44.99
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#139 in Potted Houseplants
Price vs Category Average
-12%
Below average
Pot Size
4
/ inches
Who it's for
- Homeowners seeking a natural, sweet-smelling room fragrance
- Decorators wanting a dramatic, long-lasting floral centerpiece
- Beginners ready to graduate to more rewarding orchid varieties
Who should skip it
- Busy plant owners unable to maintain strict environmental conditions
- Gardeners who prefer low-maintenance plants without pest monitoring
- Apartment dwellers with limited shelf or vertical space
Performance breakdown
Fragrance potency
The signature chocolate scent is remarkably distinct and fills entire rooms.
Bloom density
Produces an impressive volume of flowers per spike for maximum visual impact.
Ease of care
Highly forgiving for beginners while rewarding experienced growers with consistent blooms.
Blooming frequency
Reliable twice-yearly flowering cycle keeps your indoor garden vibrant year-round.
Shipping freshness
Direct nursery-to-door delivery ensures the plant arrives in peak condition.
Display presence
Tall, branching spikes create a dramatic architectural statement in any home.
Key Specs
Pot Size
4 inches
Bloom Size
Blooming Size
Origin
Hawaii
Fragrance
Chocolate Scent
Flower Count per Spike
75-150
Spike Length
Over 3 feet
Care Level
Easy
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
Know before you buy
The fragrance is most potent during the morning and early afternoon hours. You may notice the scent fading as the day progresses, but it will return the following morning.
Because this variety produces branching spikes that can exceed three feet in length, it requires a significant amount of vertical space. Ensure you have a sturdy spot with enough clearance to accommodate these tall, heavy blooms.
Yes, the Oncidium Sharry Baby is widely considered one of the easier orchids to grow. It is quite resilient and reliable, making it an excellent choice for those new to orchid care.
Under proper care conditions, this orchid typically blooms twice a year. Each spike can produce an impressive display of 75 to 150 small maroon and white flowers.
Like most Oncidiums, this plant prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid placing it in direct, harsh sunlight, which can scorch the leaves, but ensure it receives enough light to support its vigorous growth and flowering cycle.
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