Neofinetia in Bloom

[shakkai]

Lin, The Syunkyuden is Shunkyuden - the peloric flowered one. Sometimes the names can be quite confusing, as they are just phonetic spellings of the japanese characters, so I have seen variations in spelling on quite a few different ones.

Tosabeni is another red flowered one.

I would love to find the Orchid Digest Neo article - I was going to ask at Kew the next time I go up there and see if I can get a copy of it.

As for additional light in winter, no, I don't think I will. I try to let the colour of the leaves tell me whether they're getting enough light or not. In the summer, ivy grows up and provides some shading. I cut that back when the days start to get shorter, so light actually increases in the winter. It gets bright enough for the Dens that require a winter cold/bright period to flower, so I've never really worried about it. I guess next summer will tell me whether I need to worry or not!

[LinhT]

Originally Posted by shakkai

Lin, The Syunkyuden is Shunkyuden - the peloric flowered one. Sometimes the names can be quite confusing, as they are just phonetic spellings of the japanese characters, so I have seen variations in spelling on quite a few different ones.

Tosabeni is another red flowered one.

I would love to find the Orchid Digest Neo article - I was going to ask at Kew the next time I go up there and see if I can get a copy of it.

As for additional light in winter, no, I don't think I will. I try to let the colour of the leaves tell me whether they're getting enough light or not. In the summer, ivy grows up and provides some shading. I cut that back when the days start to get shorter, so light actually increases in the winter. It gets bright enough for the Dens that require a winter cold/bright period to flower, so I've never really worried about it. I guess next summer will tell me whether I need to worry or not!

I got a free copy from my grower of that issue. Apparently, I'm his only neo nut in MN. I'll email him and see if he has any remaining....I could've sworn he said he still has some issues. That was only a few months ago...

[shakkai]

That would be super if he did! I'd be ever so grateful!

[LinhT]

Ok shakkai,
I sent the email to him. The only thing is......

If he had any issues left, he'd be selling one to you. He was kind enough to "give" me an issue because, well, he's like my "church". I give a generous portion of my paycheck to him every so often. When I hear back from him, I'll let you know and you can decide whether or not you want to purchase a copy.

[shakkai]

Thanks so much! Just sent you a PM...

[LinhT]

Ok Shannan,
He emailed me back so I sent you a PM...

[LinhT]

Shannan, I forwarded his email to you just now. Let me know if you don't receive it.

[shakkai]

I got it,and I've followed up! Hopefully, I'll be able to drool over this soon - I was told that there were some really nice photos (along with all of the information!).

[luckygrower]

LinhT,
I was also looking for that article it is in Vol.70 issue 2 and was written by Jason Fischer, I would also like to purchase it if your friend has any left.
Please Please PM me if he has any left.

[LinhT]

That's super Shannan Great pics in it, you'll love the pic of Fuukiden on page 69.

Lucky, just sent you a PM...