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