Neo falcata 'Benisuzume' - Orchid Board

kavanaru · #1 07-09-2008, 06:02 PM

...and finally, my Benisuzume bloomed

...but to be honest, I am a bit disappointed with its performance, and really hope next year will be better. The plnat is indeed smaller than 'Amami' and so are the flowers (abot 50% the size of Amami), it is less aromatic, but still OK, and the flowers are not as pink as they are supposed to be

But I like it anyway

NWO Benisuzume picture: http://www.newworldorchids.com/images/benisuzume.jpg

my Benisuzume

shakkai · #2 07-09-2008, 06:13 PM

Ramón, I think your flowers are gorgeous! They are very elegant. I don't think it will ever be as big as Amami, but with the right conditions, you should get more intense colouring. Though I wouldn't be unhappy to see flowers like your's!

Congrats!!

bellini girl · #3 07-09-2008, 06:17 PM

Looks good to me. Sorry ur a bit disappointed, but they are lovely just the same

Lecent

duke35 · #4 07-09-2008, 06:18 PM

Very nice Ramón

!

David

kavanaru · #5 07-09-2008, 06:25 PM

please don't get me wrong

I love my plant... I was just waiting for it to be darker, but I know this can be improved... as for the rest... well, my 'Amami' just made a GREAT display, even its fragrance is just just WOW WOW WOW!, so, I started with a HIGH standard

my 'Amami'

JennS · #6 07-09-2008, 06:29 PM

Is the Benisuzume supposed to have the curling (sorry don't know the right term) like that to the flowers? I was just wondering because the other pic you posted of the "amami" didn't curl like that. I think it is very pretty though. I am also wondering if an orchid does curl back like that, how do you know if that is how it is supposed to be or a genetic issue or something else? I thought the faces were supposed to be flat, but I like them all ways.... I am confused?? Anyone know?

I think the pink is gorgeous though, and if you do get them to be more intense, pictures please!

kavanaru · #7 07-09-2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JennS

Is the Benisuzume supposed to have the curling (sorry don't know the right term) like that to the flowers? I was just wondering because the other pic you posted of the "amami" didn't curl like that. I think it is very pretty though. I am also wondering if an orchid does curl back like that, how do you know if that is how it is supposed to be or a genetic issue or something else? I thought the faces were supposed to be flat, but I like them all ways.... I am confused?? Anyone know?

I think the pink is gorgeous though, and if you do get them to be more intense, pictures please!

well, that's another point... as for the pics of benisuzume I have seen, they tend to have more the classical form as in Amami. I hope nextyear the flowers are improved... This little plant had a hard and complicated travel history behind, before it came to my hands. It can have affected the blooming this year.

Chubidubi · #8 07-09-2008, 06:47 PM

That's sooooooo cute!!!

cb977 · #9 07-09-2008, 09:19 PM

Ramon, that is just lovely!

Job well done, my friend

Shirley · #10 07-09-2008, 10:41 PM

I think it's very lovely, Ramon. So delicate looking and
very pristeen. Nice growing!