Why do you grow Neofinetia falcata?

[LinhT]

Originally Posted by kavanaru

3)Which ONE in your current collection is your absolute favorite? (yes, just ONE ) hhhhmmm... not fair.... so... for the flowers: Neofinetia falcata 'Amami Furan' for the foliage: Neofinetia falcata 'Cyosentetsu Aojiku'

I can't believe you found a way to pick TWO!!! So sneeaky.

I want one of those Fredclarkearas too.

[kavanaru]

Originally Posted by LinhT

I can't believe you found a way to pick TWO!!! So sneeaky.

well--- you forced me to do it! I gave a single simple clear efficient answer and you insisted I should respond to all your questions

no, really... I think for neos, you have to differentiate between favorite flowers and favorite foliage... just remember that many of them are grown for the foliage only and not the flowers

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by kavanaru

Why do I grow Neofinetia falcata?

easy... just because I love them

Nice answer! Short, to the point, and says it all!

[gmdiaz]

I love you guys!

Kavanaru. . .you're my hero, sneaky sneaky Sneeeeekeeeey!



I got the coolest Neofinetia pamphlet from New World Orchids yesterday (and two Japanese cloth coasters). . .LOL. . .the pamphlet is in Japanese and I can't read it (and you just KNOW it's stuff that I want to know!) BUT it does have the name of each plant!

I've been pouring over the pictures in my very few spare moments at work! OMG! There are so many beautiful varieties. . .lots with funky flowers.

Anyway, I am just thrilled to have it! I think Glenn still has a few copies left, just so you know.

So when I can, I'll be adding some new Neo. names to our sticky lists and we can start our research on them.

Did I mention that I LOVE haiku? LOL I signed up to receive a new Haiku a day and thought some of you might want to too!. . check it out if you have a moment.

Issa Haiku-a-Day

red plum blossoms--
on the porch
the bathed cat dries
-Issa

Okay JIM! We're going to need to see photos of your Cryptocorynes! I just know I am going to love them and want them and have to collect them.

[DelawareJim]

Originally Posted by gmdiaz

I love you guys!

Okay JIM! We're going to need to see photos of your Cryptocorynes! I just know I am going to love them and want them and have to collect them.

I don't have many pics of my own plants but these are examples of a few I do grow...









Cheers.
Jim

[LinhT]

Originally Posted by DelawareJim

I don't have many pics of my own plants but these are examples of a few I do grow...


Cheers.
Jim

Jim, LOVE them. Those are some awesome, wicked plants.

[DelawareJim]

Originally Posted by LinhT

Jim, LOVE them. Those are some awesome, wicked plants.

Ah! Crypt. cordata 'Rosanervig', one of the more challenging plants to grow emersed, and one of my fav's. After a year, mine has 3 leaves and is noway near mature enough to flower like that. Patience, patience.

Cheers.
Jim

[LinhT]

Originally Posted by gmdiaz

So when I can, I'll be adding some new Neo. names to our sticky lists and we can start our research on them.

Fantastic, G!! Thankyou, thankyou! The haiku thing sounds cool. I'll have to check it out.

[Ross]

I really have a hard time with this thread (that's why I'm a slackard.) I really am not enthralled with Neos. They are OK - just OK. I much prefer Angraecoids. But having said that:

I started with one from Andy's Orchids (mounted) because it sort of looked cool on the web page). It wasn't. It's the one Gwen alluded to: (I really need to update this photo. It has grown so much).

Then the project orchid became Neos and I jumped (why? ) They are just OK to me. That's why I don't participate much in the Neo discussions. Mine (I bought 3 new ones from NWO) came all potted Japanese style. I have been slowly working them over to something I can handle (the robust roots all rotted or dried up) mainly small bark in air cone pots. I'll try that for a while. Guess I'm spoiled by the infrequent blooming of the Angraecoides, but when they bloom they hit you in the nose with the fragrance. These little kids hardly smell at all (for me).

Sorry for the long-winded post, but just wanted to explain.

[LinhT]

Originally Posted by Ross

I really have a hard time with this thread (that's why I'm a slackard.) I really am not enthralled with Neos. They are OK - just OK. I much prefer Angraecoids. Sorry for the long-winded post, but just wanted to explain.

No problem, Ross . I always got the impression you weren't super crazy about Neofinetia. When I saw your name on this thread I was all excited because I thought you stopped by to give us some important "lighting" info on neos.

I know you and ronaldhanko are really into those minis and I adore them myself. However, seems like most of them need to be grown in a terrarium due to humidity issues. Wish I was handy enough to build one of those things since it costs a fortune to buy a fully assembled one.