Neofinetia Falcata var. Koen Why so hard to grow?

[Helmi]

I've had this neo on the wish list for a long time. Whenever I ask other neo nuts they can't provide a very specific answer.

[estación seca]

Welcome to tbe Orchid Board!

I don't know about this cultivar being any more difficult to grow than the others. I hope some of the Neofinetia growers will contribute information.

[Leafmite]

What type of leaves does it have?

Some of the bean leaf neos are merely slower growers than others and there are a few pine needle leafed ones that take a great number of growths before they will flower. Most of them do prefer a winter 'rest' where they have cooler temperatures and do not get fertilized.

[AnonYMouse]

In what way are you finding it difficult?

Like Leafmite, I find bean leafs very slow. Variegated leafs also.

Getting the light right for variegated and high anthrocyanin leaves might be an issue.

What issues are you encountering?