Neofinetia falcata Kinkosei, Golden Stars on Leaves

[gmdiaz]

Neofinetia falcata Kinkosei (Golden Light Star)
New World Orchids
Erin Pottery

• Green Blade Leaves: Light shines through nearly transparent golden spots on all the leaves. . .like little stars.
• Jiku (Stem):
• Tsuke (Junction between leaves and stem): V-shaped.
• Blooms: White flowers
• Fragrance:
• Roots Tips: Transparent rosy pink.
• Distinguishing feature: Transparent golden stars on leaves! This is a MUST have Neofinetia variety!
• Alternate spellings:

Best Culture Tips: From Bailey, CO

• Grown in an enclosed grow rack with T5 lighting. (medium light)
• Humidity: 60%
• Temp: High 80, Low 66 (Intermediate)
• Really good air circulation
• RO water
• MSU fertilizer
• KLN rooting hormone

[cb977]

That's wonderful, Gwen!

I feel so bad...I've been so busy, I haven't had the chance to look through our new Neo Forum

I'll get there someday

[gmdiaz]

That's the cool thing about OB. . .you can read the posts when you have time. The new forum is awesome, check it out when you have a few moments!

Thank you so much for all the hard work you're doing for our Mystery Project. I am so excited about it!

[cb977]

Me too!
Can't not get excited about new chids, can we?

[LinhT]

Been waitin' for this pic all day from ya! This one's so cool. I have to see this in the flesh, the leaf edges look jagged or something. I might end up living in a cardboard box by the end of this year.

[gmdiaz]

This one is really hard to photo. . .it's MUCH cooler in person. I am serious though, this is one you absolutely have to have. It's that unique.

But when you open the photo, look for a little zoom icon in the lower right. If you click on it, it gets rid of the jaggy business.

[LinhT]

Aaahaa..thanks, didn't know about the zoom icon. I think this is a great "1st neo". It's very cool, unique and AFFORDABLE.

[gmdiaz]

Originally Posted by LinhT

Aaahaa..thanks, didn't know about the zoom icon. I think this is a great "1st neo". It's very cool, unique and AFFORDABLE.

I sooo agree! Not too expensive, not too big or too small, super unique, easy to care for and absolutely stunningly gorgeous!

You can not help but carry it around and twirl it in the light to see the little stars twinkle.

I potted mine up in a deep, night sky blue and brown Erin pot.

[shakkai]

Well, you know how I feel about this one! It is really an awesome plant - you have to see it in person to really undertand. Its one of those ones that I didn't like from photographs that I had seen of it - Gwen, your photos are much better than any others at capturing how pretty this can be! But, boy, holding it in real life - it is spectacular!!

I agree with Gwen, you need to carry it around and see the light change through the leaves. Absolutely awesome!!

[shakkai]

Originally Posted by LinhT

I might end up living in a cardboard box by the end of this year.

As long as there is room for your Neos - who cares?!?