Curious about Neo. falcata

[blackorchid]

Hello
I'm curious about the culture of the samurai orchid. I've heard a lot of compliments and seen a lot of pics about these guys and now I want to get one . So I'm just curious exacty how "smelly" they are. Can I still detect the smell even when I'm not sniffing closely at the flower? Can they fill a small room with fragrance?

I want to grow them along with my Phals, is it possible? I have a window that has bright direct sunlight in the morning up until noon. My Phal would be able to grow there happily and I don't know why. (Isn't phals supposed to live in low light??) Therefore, can Neo thrive in that amount of sunlight of my window?

[kavanaru]

Hi Blackorchid,

check the Member Projects threads there are 4 threads regarding the quick project 2, which is all around Neofinetia falcata. You can obtain lots of information there: http://www.orchidboard.com/community/member-projects/

[blackorchid]

I'm living in Texas that has over 12 hours of sunlight this time of year, so I guess I'm adding the plant to my wish list now, yeyeye!!! Thanks so much, you've been so helpful!

[bkim]

If you can grow phals, you can grow Neos although they can take more light. They will fill a room with the scent of vanilla/coconut/pina colada. The japanese put these in the entry way of their homes as a pleasant scent for people entering their homes. They are hardy and easy to grow.

These are my favorite orchids by far. If I was restricted to only 1 species of orchid, this would be the one.

History & Culture
History of Samurai Orchid
THE NEOFINETIA WEB 富貴蘭

Variations:
New World Orchids Neofinetia falcata

[blackorchid]

I finally decided to buy the Neo from Oak Hill Garden, Its been a month having it. For a period after transplanting into S/H, it stop growing new roots. I thought the guy is gonna sulk for a long time. However, just starting this week, I see the root tips are getting longer and actively growing. Looks like they're trying to establish themself in the S/H pot. A very forgiving plant!

I'd like to know the type of Neo that I have thought lol. I'm sure it's gonna be white. The leaves are pointy and slightly curve upward at the tip, short, a little cupped, not flat and long like the regular Amami Island form, and a little bit more compact (4-5 inches leaf span), looking a lot like this http://www.newworldorchids.com/images/seiryujishi.jpg. So is it a "needle leaf", or a "dagger leaf", lol...I just like to know the variety that I have. Just curious