I thought I would try to make a list of some of the different types of Neos. This one is for the bean leaf types - those that have shorter, thicker, fatter leaves.
(Photos to follow! And I will add in links to individual posts about these plants as threads get added.)
Beniboushi - A mini bean with rasp leaves.
More info: (to follow)
Kirin Maru - Miniature bean leaf.
More info:
Neofinetia falcata 'Kiran Maru
Kisei Gyoku - A newer variety of bean leaf.
Kuro Shinjyu (means Black Pearl) - Tiny plant, with much smaller flowers as well.
More info:
Neofinetia falcata Kuro Shinjyu in spike
Kuro Shinjyu (Black Pearl)
Mameba Nishiki - Miniature bean leaf with white, star shaped flowers.
More info:
Neo falcata 'Mameba'
Sedai - Medium sized bean leaf, faster growing than some varieties.
Seikai (means Blue Ocean) - Short bean leaf with downward swept leaves. Light pink, unusual form flowers that face upwards and cluster together on the bloom spike.
More info:
Seikai, bean leaf type
Suikaden (means Imperial Flag) - Curved bean leaf, with very consistent leaves. Flowers have some green in them.
More info:
Neofinetia falcata 'Suikaden' in Erin Pottery!
Tamakongo - Bean leaf with flowers that have a very short spur and a wide, rounded form. Some flowers have pink in them.
Unkai (means Sea of Clouds) - Irregular flowers which are white with a forward facing spur.
More info:
Unkai, bean leaf
Yodonomatsu (means Pine of Yodo) - Quite compact bean leaf, smaller than Tamakongo.
More info:
Yodonomatsu, bean leaf type