Wintering Neo Hybrids... ???

[kavanaru]

Ok... there is plenty of information here in the web, regarding how to keep Neofinetia falcata during winter, e.g.

"TEMPERATURE
This plant can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. ... During winter months, day temperatures below 65º F are preferred. Neofinetia falcata will tolerate winter temperatures in the upper 30's!" (from Culture of Neofinetia falcata -)

However, how do you keep your hybrids? would they tolerate the cool/cold temps recommended for Neo falcata, or would they prefer the warmer temps recommended for their other parents?

I have Neostylis Lou Sneady and Ascofinetia Cherry Blossom, but am a bit unsure whether they should spend winter with the neos and Dendrobium (clossed balcony, with temps going down to 50s with some night down to 40s) , or go inside with the rest of the plants (Temps between 70 - 75, nights, maybe down to 65)

Any suggestions? What is your experience with these plants?

[cb977]

Hi Ramon

I also have those two: Neostylis Lou Sneary and Ascofinetia Cherry Blossom...

the Lou Sneary is a new addition so I have no winter experience with it but the Cherry Blossom wasn't given a rest last year and it's still going strong

[kavanaru]

Thanks Sue! Both are new additions for me too... so, I will follow your advice, and they will just spent the time inside no rest at all...

[cb977]

That's what I'm doin'

[dgenovese1]

Hi Ramon...hi Suzanne,

I have a Neostylis Lou Sneary and treat it just like my other vandaceous plants during the winter. This year it bloomed quite well (3 spikes on a relatively small plant), and it has also grown two new fans. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!

I actually had treated my neo the same way, and while it grew like a weed, it rewarded me with no blooms this past year. I know now not to baby it this winter if I want blooms.