Took the Plunge!

[WhiteRabbit]

I'm am fairly new to the board - had been lurking, devouring information for some time before finally posting

anyway - after reading much about neos I decided to take the plunge! Arrived today! Is potted in coir in clay pot. Normally I re-pot as soon as I get a new plant, but was able to lift the entire plant and coir out of pot and everything seems to be in good shape there lol - is it ok to let it be? (haven't used coir before)

also - my ortho orchid book says medium light for neos, and orchids for dummies says 'bright' light = don't know which windowsill will be it's home -



I look forward to hearing everyone's advice, tips, and opinions please! lol

[camille1585]

Yay, another Neo grower! Several us here are neo crazy, we can't have enough of them! Can't help you out about using coir or not, I have never used that stuff before.
Here's a bit of info on Neos if you want. Fuukiran (Glenn from New World Orchids) started an interesting thread a while ago on winter care of Neos
Growing neofinetia falcata in winter months

And also the Neo care sheet on the NWO website :
Culture of Neofinetia falcata

Do you have an of your new Neo? I just love these guys!

[WhiteRabbit]

thanks for the welcome and the links camille!
pix of my new chid
- foliage is red-ish, seems to be 'speckley' hope this is not a problem ? I am presuming it is from receiving high light and nothing to worry about but I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong! - I hope they wil anyway!

plant appears to be happy - two newer smaller growths and roots appear healthy

all input, advice, tips, and opinions are greatly welcome!
thanks all!

[Ross]

While not an actual Neo fanatic, I have 4 and I think the color I see is about perfect. Your plant looks very happy.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Ross

While not an actual Neo fanatic, I have 4 and I think the color I see is about perfect. Your plant looks very happy.

whew! I thought so too, but am glad to have my opinion confirmed - thanks!