Why do you grow Neofinetia falcata? - Orchid Board

LinhT · #1 10-19-2008, 10:27 PM

Lately we've had some more members posting in the Neo Forum on OB. Some of us have been here for a while. Some have recently joined. Some have joined BECAUSE OB has a Neofinetia Forum

For those of you who are into these little boogers, just thought it would be interesting to find out....

1)Who got you into Neos or how did you get into them?
2)Why do you love them?
3)Which ONE in your current collection is your absolute favorite? (yes, just ONE

)
4)If you won the lottery today and price was no issue, which ones would you MUST have?

Ranchnanny · #2 10-19-2008, 11:43 PM

LinhT I got into Neo's once I saw them online and then folks on OB started showing them.

I love them mostly for their size and the dainty flowers and the fragrance and I love a challenge.

Right now my favorite would have to be Neofinetia Falcata Benisuzume its Pink.

It would have to be a Yellow Neofinetia Falcata Kibana

My first one I ordered from Asiatica Nursery
My next two I won on ebay from Japanese Orchids
I currently have them potted in the Japanese traditional way spag mound.
Can't wait for them to bloom

Sheridan

A G · #3 10-20-2008, 04:35 AM

1)Got my first Neofinetia at the Sofiero orchid exhibition in Helsingborg, Sweden 3-4 years ago. Bought it from "Jydsk Orkideimport". At the time I didnt know much about it, but it had a nice flower and the size of the plant was perfect. And I discovered the fragrance by surprise later.

2)Oh, where shall I start

I find them rather easy to cultivate.
They have a monopodial growth habit, but usually you get alot of new "fans" from one growth = big plants in time!

The size, and the fragrance of course.
The long and rich history and the traditions surrounding them.

3) Because none of them is flowering at the moment I have to say 'Kinkosei'. It has really nice markings on the leafs.

4) Manjyushage, I really like the three spur varities

/ Anders

camille1585 · #4 10-20-2008, 06:09 AM

Let's see,
1)Who got me into Neo's? That's easy, it was OB with the Neo contest!
2) I love them because there are so many different types and colors and flowers, and because of all the tradition around them. And they are SMALL, which means I can get lots of them!

3)I only have 2 Neos in my collection, neither have bloomed, so I can't say which I like best! Based on foliage, Fuguka would be #1, but based on flowers it might be Shutennu who becomes #1!

4) I would love to have a 3 spurred one, but don't know which

shams · #5 10-20-2008, 07:24 PM

I got my first neo (and mind... this was only in February

because I saw a member's avatar and HAD to know what the flower was (Thanks calvin!)

Bought a few more in May because they are just so cute and easy to grow

Right now, my favorite is Shotennou. Gotta love the reds

DelawareJim · #6 10-21-2008, 08:58 AM

1. You folks on the orchidBoard got me into them.

2. I love their size, the flower structure, the amazing variety of plant shapes, sizes, colors (who can't love those red roots!) and how the Japanese have turned a plant into high art, almost a religion.

3. Typical form is my current favourite from my collecion of 1.

4. At the moment, if money were no object it would have to have a 'Komachimusume' (Komachi Musume). Of course this is subject to change as I keep Googling Neo images. I'd have to win the lottery though; $500 for a 2 inch plant scares the stuffin out of me. But when I retire and have amased a collection of thousands in my add-on greenhouse I'll be flying to Japan to see "What's available this week".

Cheers.
Jim

LinhT · #7 10-21-2008, 09:35 AM

Cool! Very interesting to know everyone's responses....

Jim, you always crack me up

Well, I've been reading about these since around January of '07. I was googling for "pretty" orchid pots to put my one lonely Ikea Phal in

I came across all these amazing antique Japanese Neofinetia pots. At the time I didn't think I knew enough about orchids to keep them alive so just stuck to my Onc and Phal hybrids. Got my 1st Neo in early May of this year for free at my local orchid nursery. After someone on OB said they were as easy to grow as Phals, I added a few others for companionship. Didn't want 'Tamagawa' to be bored.

I grow these mainly for the foliage. There are so many different ones that look so different from each other.

My fav amongst the ones I have right now would probably be Beniboushi. I love the super mini bean ones.

I think the unattainable one I'd love to have would be Botan-Nishiki.

LinhT · #8 10-21-2008, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DelawareJim

4. At the moment, if money were no object it would have to have a 'Komachimusume' (Komachi Musume). Of course this is subject to change as I keep Googling Neo images. I'd have to win the lottery though; $500 for a 2 inch plant scares the stuffin out of me. But when I retire and have amased a collection of thousands in my add-on greenhouse I'll be flying to Japan to see "What's available this week".

Cheers.
Jim

Jim, what does 'Komachimusume' look like?

DelawareJim · #9 10-21-2008, 10:42 AM

I stole this pic from Tabbies Garden. It's like a deeper coloured Shutenou or Benisuzume.

Cheers.
Jim

LinhT · #10 10-21-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DelawareJim

I stole this pic from Tabbies Garden. It's like a deeper coloured Shutenou or Benisuzume.

Cheers.
Jim

Oh right....I DO remember seeing this one on Tabbie's. I keep telling myself I need to leave a note on Tabbie's blog to ask her come on over and join us on OB!!!

You really LOVE those pinks, Jim!