Neo Falcata Winter Rest Question
 

Hi! I am new to neos and I just got mine 2 weeks ago, I was wondering how long the winters rest needs to be? The place I got it from said it had not had a temp below 55f and needed a winter rest still. My question is how long does it need to be and can I put it out in the garage (40-45f at night) for the night time and bring it back into 68-70f during the day? Will this be sufficient for a winter rest and how long do I need to keep doing this?

Thanks in advance for any info you can give me to make this baby happy.

PS- I also have a Ascofinetia Cherry Blossom Rose falcata, does this need a winter rest as well ? :o)

Good questions and ones I am also interested in knowing. I haven't gotten the ascofinetia yet, but I want it.

It sure is cute! :D

Katie, here is a site with free culture sheets. Just scroll down till you get to Neofinetia. I believe this should answer most of your questions.
Good Luck!

Orchid Species Culture - Free Sheet Index

Judi

BIUA
Regarding Ascofinetia Cherry Blossom culture, I grow my plant in a net basket without any medium and in a very bright spot. Winter night temperature goes down to 56 degrees, watering once or twice per week. Ascofinetias become beautiful specimen plants if the keikis are not removed.

Thanks Judi! and Thank you very much Rena :D If anyone else has any advice I would love to hear it

I guess I was interested to see peoples personal experience regarding this issue. How does everyone give their Neos a winters rest ? :D

I grow mine on a windowsill in a west-facing window. All are grown the traditional Japanese method with a sphagnum moss "ball" with a cavity in the center. They get less water and lower temperatures, down to 10 Celsius at night (50 degree Fahrenheit). Also less light, but I do think they would grow better with more light.