My first Neos

[LinhT]

Originally Posted by Marissa

I do Lin, and want more of them especially the bean leaf kind. I don't post much because I have to crop the photos each time I post. Do you know any place or site that specializes in these little guys which have a reasonable price? I can sacrifice my lunch allowance to start my collection.

Marissa, it all depends on what kind of neo you are looking for. The more common varieties are pretty affordable for the most part. The main vendors to check out (if you're looking for more variety to choose from) are Seed Engei (seller name "Japaneseorchids" on ebay, they go out to CA for shows often too), newworldorchids.com and orchidweb.com. Glenn at NWO has a more complete listing of his inventory so maybe you can start by checking his list. I bet if you emailed Glenn and gave him a description of your heart's desire, he could hook you up with something nice. Jason (orchidweb.com) only has 1/3 to 1/2 of his listed so it's hard to tell what he has unless you email him or go to the nursery. He has pretty much everything from really nice and cheapy to "out of this world" expensive. He sold a neo (Houmeiden, I think) last year for $3500. I am one of his neo "crazies" but I was NOT the one who bought that. If you're looking for suggestions on specific ones, I'm sure gmdiaz, shakkai and I would be happy to help you shop

[Ranchnanny]

Camille I wasn't aware there were different types of Spagum. Mine just says AAA Grade. It doesn't have really long fibers although some are long. Where did you get yours? Do you have to specify the type?

Sheridan

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by Ranchnanny

Camille I wasn't aware there were different types of Spagum. Mine just says AAA Grade. It doesn't have really long fibers although some are long. Where did you get yours? Do you have to specify the type?
Sheridan

I don't know where mine came from, nor what grade it is! I did a joint order with Ramon to meet the $100 limit for Glenn to ship plants from the UK show for us. Ramon then sent me mine and added some moss it the package. I'll have to ask him so that I can try to get the same one again. It might be Glenn's AAAA moss.

[kavanaru]

Originally Posted by camille1585

I don't know where mine came from, nor what grade it is! I did a joint order with Ramon to meet the $100 limit for Glenn to ship plants from the UK show for us. Ramon then sent me mine and added some moss it the package. I'll have to ask him so that I can try to get the same one again. It might be Glenn's AAAA moss.

Camille,

indeed the Sphag I sent you was Glenn's AAAAA tehre diferent grades of Sphag. I normally use AA or AAA to make the basis of the mound, and then I wrap the roots with AAAAA. The more As it has the longer the fibers and the more expensive. It was Glenn who suggested to use AA or AAA and the wrap with AAAAA.

It's possible to order it from him, without plants. That's what I did

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by kavanaru

Camille,

indeed the Sphag I sent you was Glenn's AAAAA tehre diferent grades of Sphag. I normally use AA or AAA to make the basis of the mound, and then I wrap the roots with AAAAA. The more As it has the longer the fibers and the more expensive. It was Glenn who suggested to use AA or AAA and the wrap with AAAAA.

It's possible to order it from him, without plants. That's what I did

Thanks Ramon. You mean he can ship it from the USA with no problems? hmm, looks like I'll have to ask him how much shipping would be, or else I'll wait til May.

[Ranchnanny]

Linht, I got my Neo through Asiatica in Lewisberry, PA.
I paid $25 and could have ordered another for the same shipping.

Sheridan