Neofinetia falcata (Project 6b - Spring 2008)

[Ross]

Originally Posted by caseydoll

Very nice choices Ross! Those Dens are really cool too! You know, I've been checking like every hour to see if you posted pics yet. I have no life! I'm at work and can't get anything done either. This is way too exciting.

So now you can go back to work? I really hate to stand in the way of anyone who needs to get work done, no matter what kind of work it is.

[cb977]

Very nice choices, Ross!

[shakkai]

Ross, great plants!! I really like your Tamakongo. The Dendrobium oligophyllum looks great - but I am drooling over that Hakuunryu - how cute!!

One of the advantages of having wait until June for my plants is that I can keep adding ones!! I may just add that Den! (But now I've got to go through the whole list of Dens as well!!)

[Bird Song Farm]

Geesh, all you guys buying all these plants and here is my only one! That's alright, I'll have all the more time to spoil this one! It will be my project plant.

Al

[Ross]

Originally Posted by shakkai

Ross, great plants!! I really like your Tamakongo. The Dendrobium oligophyllum looks great - but I am drooling over that Hakuunryu - how cute!!

One of the advantages of having wait until June for my plants is that I can keep adding ones!! I may just add that Den! (But now I've got to go through the whole list of Dens as well!!)

The Hakuunryu is really different. Even if I never get it to bloom, the leaves are really neat - kinda like a jewell orchid. There is no red on the margins (yet) as shown on NWO site. I believe there are several other varigated or marked Dens. The pot was fully stuffed with roots as I discovered when I unpotted it. I recommend pulling the Dens from the pots and checking the condition of the sphagnum. Just a thought.

[shakkai]

I've got it narrowed down to 4 or 5 different ones... I'll let you know what I finally decide on!

Benikomachi - Leaves streaked with cream, yellow or pink centrally, white flowers with red on lip. New pseudobulbs bright yellow.
Kurobotan ** - Black Peony - yellow streaks and green on heavy, wide leaves. 5"
Mangetsu ** - Pink flowers, rounded leaf with yellow & red picotee. 2"
Raizan ** - Thunder Mountain - Bright pink flowers, very fragrant6"-8".
Yuten - Round green leaves with red and white streaks.

[Ross]

I'm starting this thread because I think there are several here who have lots to contribute for us regarding our new purchases. I'm a greenhorn when it comes to Neos and now have a bunch of money invested in them with very little knowledge.

I'm looking for contributions regarding watering, fertilizing, light, air movement, repotting (or mounting tips), etc. Anyone want to start?

[shakkai]

Culture of Neofinetia falcata -

For a start....


PS. Thanks for starting this thread!!

[gmdiaz]

Originally Posted by shakkai

I've got it narrowed down to 4 or 5 different ones... I'll let you know what I finally decide on!

Benikomachi - Leaves streaked with cream, yellow or pink centrally, white flowers with red on lip. New pseudobulbs bright yellow.
Kurobotan ** - Black Peony - yellow streaks and green on heavy, wide leaves. 5"
Mangetsu ** - Pink flowers, rounded leaf with yellow & red picotee. 2"
Raizan ** - Thunder Mountain - Bright pink flowers, very fragrant6"-8".
Yuten - Round green leaves with red and white streaks.

Hiya,

Diane got the Raizan today!

I've got my camera with me today, so I'll take a picture so you can see it. It's NICE!!!!

[caseydoll]

Originally Posted by Bird Song Farm

Geesh, all you guys buying all these plants and here is my only one! That's alright, I'll have all the more time to spoil this one! It will be my project plant.

Al

I love yours Al! I think you're right about just getting one. It definately makes it much easier to spoil and pamper it! I really like the pot you set it in. It looks very elegant!