neofineta falcata culture

[Call_Me_Bob]

thanks!

[nenella]

Originally Posted by help

what are these bottles you talk about? i really have no idea how to do these!! could you get on chat and tell me and just talk? i read the links so i know more now, but im still unsure. and, i need to figure it out quick!! because im getting mine tomorrow from asiatica. what is a spagh mount?

Sorry I haven't been at home since 9am this morning.To explain a bit ... my 'bottles' are just huge 18L water bottles you get in offices/buildings that distribute water... My hubby saws them so I have a bottom & top. & as I don't have (for now) an aquarium or as they are referred to here terranium... I use these for plants that need a bit more humidity- I line the bottom with a thick layer of leca which I keep humid and then hang my mounts inside. When I water which tends to be in the evening..(not good I know) I leave the 'top' off all night...

here's a couple pics ... ' single bottles ' & my latest new "double decker"!! created for my equestris with attached keikies which are all flowering ( I kept on getting bud blast so concocted this new home for it ..and it's not getting bud blast anymore.)
Hope this helps!
Await to see how yours is planted at arrival!
and don't worry I am sure you'll be fine with this one!

[Call_Me_Bob]

thats a good idea! but idk where id get them. do the neofinetias need humidity? i got mine today! its in bloom. with three blooms and one bud. and what look like lots of basal keikis

[nenella]

WOW sounds super!!! Can you post a photo? and have you detected any scent? as mentioned mine is mounted on cork with spagh & I water when it gets 'crunchy'...

[Call_Me_Bob]

i did detect scent!! its really strong in the evening! in the afternoon its like a smooth vanilla with a hint of gardenia. and at night, its like gardenia with a bit of vanilla but still smooth and sugary!!

i have pics!! but, i have to upload them in like 15 minutes. i have to edit them first

[Call_Me_Bob]

okay, its late, and its not working, so i will post pics tomorrow!! the fragrance is amazing though!!

[Izzie]

A lot of people have posted the links I was going to, but here are some that haven't been posted yet.

A good neo resource is Neofinetia Web- THE NEOFINETIA WEB 富貴蘭

And an old thread from this board about repotting, though Tracy's video is my favorite: http://www.orchidboard.com/community...anuts-all.html
The potting technique mentioned here looks like it would be great for people like me who take a long time to figure out watering needs and can be prone to overwatering.

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by help

thats a good idea! but idk where id get them. do the neofinetias need humidity? i got mine today! its in bloom. with three blooms and one bud. and what look like lots of basal keikis

The culture sheets that people have linked to provide humidity guides.

As for the water jugs- do you know anyone that works in an office building? Doctor's offices, libraries, several other places have them too. You might stop by and ask if you can have one of their empties if they don't send them off to be refilled (which many companies do, so be aware.)

[Call_Me_Bob]

i dont know anyone really, who could get them for me

here are pics

[Becca]

You can get the water jugs at a home depot or lowes, they sell refill jugs, you could just buy one, use the water in it, and then you would have your jug!