Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Ruby Doll'

Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Ruby Doll'

Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Ruby Doll' is one of the most beloved fragrant orchid hybrids in the world — and for good reason. A cross of Onc. Jamie Sutton × Onc. Honolulu, this intermediate to warm-growing hybrid produces cascading sprays of richly colored blooms that fill the room with an intoxicating chocolate-vanilla fragrance. The 'Ruby Doll' clone is prized for its deep, jewel-toned coloration — rich burgundy and ruby tones that make it one of the most striking selections of this iconic hybrid.

Features

• Flowers: Abundant sprays of small, richly colored blooms in deep burgundy and ruby tones
• Fragrance: Strong, sweet chocolate-vanilla scent — one of the most fragrant orchids available
• Parentage: Onc. Jamie Sutton × Onc. Honolulu
• Blooming: Multiple times per year on long, branching spikes
• Growth habit: Compact to medium-sized, with oval pseudobulbs and arching leaves

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect light; some morning sun is beneficial
• Temperature: Intermediate to warm, between 16°C and 28°C (61°F – 82°F)
• Watering: Water thoroughly, then allow to approach dryness before watering again
• Humidity: Moderate to high, 50–70%
• Medium: Fine to medium bark mix with good drainage; can also be grown mounted

Close your eyes and imagine the scent of warm chocolate and vanilla drifting through your home — that’s the everyday magic of Oncidium Sharry Baby 'Ruby Doll'. With its generous blooming habit and show-stopping fragrance, this is the orchid that turns first-time growers into lifelong collectors.