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WhiteRabbit 07-07-2013 11:52 PM

"Monster" Neofinetia falcata in bloom
 
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My apologies to any that have a more monstrous Neo - I've just always called this one "monster" ;)

In a 4" pot. Leaf span of fans, tip to tip, is 7-8". The entire plant is nearly a foot across. Blooms are about 1 1/4" vertically, spurs are nearly 3". This has 13 fans, tho three of them only started last year.

7 spikes, 35 blooms. Slightly disappointing in that it had 10 spikes, around 50 blooms last year - but I'm not complaining very much ;)

There's a subtle pink hue on the spurs.

Potted in a plastic pot, small fir bark mix.

I realize the light colored wall does not make the best back-drop for white blooms, but my camera died, and my phone doesn't do well in the lower light indoors :p

Last pic is with a more typically sized Neo for size comparison.

Thanks for looking :)

Jayfar 07-08-2013 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit (Post 587765)
My apologies to any that have a more monstrous Neo - I've just always called this one "monster" ;)

I don't think you'll get too many challenges to your choice of name; that's a substantial and well-grown Neo by any measure. :bowing

What variety is this? I'm thinking Amami Island maybe by the size of the plant and blooms.

coffeecup 07-08-2013 01:42 AM

Amazing plant you have there! The scent must be strong too. Awesome growing!

MattWoelfsen 07-08-2013 08:19 AM

Hello white rabbit. I think your plant is beautiful! As others have said, your house must be filled with lovely fragrance. I like your photography, putting the plant in front of an off white wall made the blossoms pop--so white and pure!

trdyl 07-08-2013 08:24 AM

It is lovely!

How long have you had this one?

Vanda lover 07-08-2013 10:11 AM

Very impressive!

Pilot 07-08-2013 10:30 AM

Beautiful!

rangiku 07-08-2013 10:31 AM

That IS a monster. Look at all those flowers. Congrats on blooming it so well.

Discus 07-08-2013 10:42 AM

Surely your monster neo should be ゴジラ ?

Jayfar 07-08-2013 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Discus (Post 587837)
Surely your monster neo should be ゴジラ ?

Full Text in Japanese:
ゴジラ
English Translation:
godzilla

:rofl:


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