Yodonomatsu, bean leaf type

[shakkai]

Neofinetia falcata Yodonomatsu (Pine of Yodo)
New World Orchids

• Foliage: bean leaf.
• Tsuke (form created at leaf connection): Ocean wave.
• Blooms: White flowers, some with pink.
• Distinquishing feature: Small, compact bean leaf. Very thick leaves.
• Fragrance: Coconut & Vanilla.

Best Culture Tips: Winchester, UK

• Grown on a windowsill. (medium light)
• Humidity: 70%- 100%
• Temp: High 25C, Low 10C (Cool - Intermediate)
• Really good air circulation
• Rain water, misting daily or every few days.
• Green Jungle Orchid Food

[gmdiaz]

Oooh, what a beauty! Love the flower shape all tucked un there under the leaves.

WOW.

[shakkai]

The flower spike should normally be out of the leaves, I think. But I chose this plant because there is some slight pink colouring in the flowers. They are a really different shape to the regular 'Neo' flower... very little spur, and very wide flower segments, give the flower a much rounder shape.

[gmdiaz]

I read somewhere that they do grow down low like that, not high above the foliage.

Be fun to see how they bloom next time!

[LinhT]

Ooooh, so pretty!

[shakkai]

Thanks, guys! I haven't seen this one bloom before - but Ramon has one too, so maybe he can tell us what his blooms like as well. I have seen other plants of this with flowers on slighty longer spikes. With this one, it looks as if all three flowers are are coming directly out of the leaves - you can't even see the main stem of the spike.