Neofinetia falcata (Project 6b - Spring 2008)
 

OK. The 'hard part' of picking a list of plants to choose from is already done - kinda... there is still a long list to choose from!! But any one that strikes your fancy will work!

We are all going to choose a Neofinetia falcata - tons of different varieties out there - one for everyone!!

The really fun part of this project (apart from it being another awesome excuse to buy another orchid, and share it with all of the folks here!) will be in the potting and display of this baby.

There are several threads talking about different potting and display methods, so have a look! Get creative! And then we can all look forward to wonderful photos of the display. :D

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...a-orchids.html

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...o-potting.html

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...-falcatas.html

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...neo-bloom.html

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...roup-shot.html

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...tia-bench.html

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...urin-mini.html

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...a-falcata.html

List of people joining in!!! (If you can let me know if you want to order from New World Orchids, we can look into trying to get a group discount. I'll put NWO next to your name, so its easy for Gwen to count up!)

1. Gwen (gmdiaz) - NWO: Sedirea japonica 'Daruma Minamru' & Neo. 'Kirin Maru' mini bean leaf.
2. Shannan (Shakkai) - NWO: Sedirea japonica (undecided which form) & Neofinetia falcata 'Issusihime'
3. Ross - NWO Neo. falcata 'Benisuzame' (2gr) & Den. Hakuunryu & Den. Matsushima
4. Sue (cb977) - NWO: Sedirea japonica 'Daruma Minamru' & Neo. falcata 'Benisuzame' (2 gr)
5. Dorothy

6. Sarah (Caseydoll) - NWO: Neofinetia falcata Benisuzume (2 growth) & Sedirea japonica - Nagoran
7. Camille - NWO
8. Grandma M - NWO: Sedirea japonica, Neo. 'Gojyo Fukrun' (4 gr), Darwinara Char x Neofinetia
9. Becca - NWO
10. Adam (Stonedragonfarms)

11. LauraN: NWO: Sedirea japonica 'Nagoran' & Neo. falcata 'Akabana' (2 gr)
12. Al (Bird Song Farm)
13. Paul (cowboy51278) NWO: Neo. 'Amami Island Jumbo' (3gr) & Neo. 'Shu Ten Nou' (2 gr)
14. Dave (flhiker) NWO: Sedirea japonica 'Nagoran' & Neo. 'Momo Hime'
15. Diane (dmc) - NWO

16. Ramón (kavanaru)
17. Niki (Shams): NWO: Sedirea japonica 'Daruma Minamru', Neo. 'Shu Ten Nou' (The Red Emporer) (2 gr), Neo. 'Gekkeikan' (Laurel Crown)
18. Chippy28: NWO: Sedirea japonica 'Nagoran, Neo. ? (looking for suggestions, $, easy, fragrant)
19. SaraZ: NWO:
20. Luckygrower

OK I'm in.

Sooooo cooolio!!!! You guys are such sports!


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Me too.:lol: I can not let Gwen have all of the fun. We will have a little throw down in our office.:evil: I have to say that we do have fun with our little 'chids.

Diane

Great Diane!! You definitely don't want Gwen to have all the fun!

Heh Heh Heh

New World for me (it's close).

So for the Neo falcata, are we all going to have to agree on the same variation or are we getting whatever variation strikes our fancy?

Great research, as always, Dorothy! We'd all be lost without you!!

I think the general opinion is that we should all go for the one we especially want. (I hope that is okay, and possibly we can still get a group discount!)

Change in chart
 

I deleted it to change the chart seeing that I didn't add OakHill - here is the revised ..
the only question I have is how big are the plants from NWO? :hmm

I might go with Oak Hill ..
( This way I can order more orchids :coverlaugh: )

That sounds like a plan for me also. This year I sort of was planning my buying around what they have. Sedirea's don't particularly catch my eye (I already have 2) but the Neo's are a definite. I also have a spot for a potted one, even a largish one.

Dorothy, Here are the ones that Gwen recently got from New World...

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...html#post91028

I'm coveting that Awa Ai of Gwen's! As a quilter I could put that to VERY good use. :D May be a good reason to order from NWO.

Dorothy, many times the Neofinetia I've seen are priced by the number of growths they have. So the question to ask Oak Hill would be that, rather than pot size....

Extremely important! Glad you mentioned this Shannon.

I don't think there are Neo variations available in Canada , at least, not that I've seen...:scratchhead:

Are you planning on getting these along with the other project plant? Do I want another Neo? Granted the one I have won't bloom for a while.... maybe a couple years...

Decisions, decisions....:faint: :faint: :faint:

Oh... I guess New World Orchids ships to Canada...... at a minimum order of $100!!!:faint:

Not hard to do. Get one of these New World Orchids Neofinetia falcata and you'll be over the limit real quick :rofl:

Noooooo kidding......

US$1 = 0.49918 GBP = 0.63380 EUR = 1.01815 CAD

It's been how many months now, and I still find it amusing that Canada's dollar is so strong..... Now why can't they stop printing books with the five dollar difference between USD and CAD?!?:scratchhead:

they're still gonna need to print the two different prices on there. the only difference is that soon it'll all cost more in the US.

OK... so tell me again when we'd have to buy the Neo by? I'm still kind of undecided about this project... so pricey :_(

Shams....no breaking the pocket book....it isn't worth it. I dont' think there is an actual date as of yet on when to order.

Braggart!:biggrin: I feel it at the gas pump also.

EVERYONE feels it at the gas pump:faint:

Petrol still costs more here in pounds (almost £5 per gallon) than it does in the US in dollars.... So I don't wanna hear any complaining!!!

No pressure!!! You can join in if you like and choose any vendor at any price that you like. One of the themes of this project is more about display than about bloom, so you wouldn't be disadvantaged by a young plant either. But don't break the bank over this!

ok...now that we have the project 6 plant chosen...it it time to get this baby roll-in! What do we need to do to get closer to ordering the Neo?

Not a lot Becca. If people want to order their Neo from the same place as the project plant - place the order!!

If anyone wants to order one or both from New World Orchids, we need to know how many people want to do that so we can go back to them and see what they can offer us.

So far, I've only got three confirmed people who want to go the NWO route.

count me in too. I was planning on placing an order with them tonight for 2 neos, but if they're gonna give us a deal ill hang on for a couple days.

Hi guys! :waving I'm thinking I want to order from NWO but I think I need some help! :blushing: Being a Neo newbie I'm not sure what i should be looking for. For instance, how many growths should I be looking for? If anyone can give me any suggestions on what I should get that would be GREAT! I'm looking for something other than white if possible that would be small enough (do they all stay small?) to go under my lights. I'm going to keep looking but would love some ideas. Sorry for being dumb about this but I've never had one before as you all know, and I don't know much about them! :_(

Paul, nothing is confirmed, but there is a good chance I think if we have enough people.

Well I think I would like to order from NWO as well, but I was kind of hoping to see some pictures of the different leaves on the Sedirea japonica's they have....I have one already, and the way NWO decsribes one (almost round leaves) it sounds like what I have. Do you think they would be willing to provide some pictures of Sedirea's and Neo's upon request?

Sarah, This is one of the great things about New World Orchids... based on Gwen's experience, they are very helpful with suggesting good ones based on their knowledge. I'm sure you can get some great suggestions from people here too!

Becca, I don't see why they wouldn't... after all its an important feature of the plants they're selling. It would actually be quite nice if they could post the photos here, so that we could all see them!

Thanks Shannan for that advice! Does anyone know what you are getting yet? :)

I'll participate if NWO has some decently priced Neos or if I can locate a cheap one in France. If NWO or Shannan can ship it from the show in the UK, then the exchange rate is in my favor!

Camille, if you look through their list, they have some that are €13.00 for two mature growths, or €19.00 for three growth plants. Which doesn't seem like a bad price.

The note on their web site says:

If those in Europe want to order together, let me know as I am going to the show to pick up in any case.