Neo 'Orihime' - Page 2 - Orchid Board

Becca · #11 04-29-2009, 11:19 PM

Ok....I think I officially need one of these for my collection!

Don Perusse · #12 04-30-2009, 03:14 PM

Tracey....it is absolutely stunning. I love the whites. I hope to acquire some over time but thinking of moving and would like to wait to see my arrangements. I am so fancinated by the Neo's. Thanks for sharing.

LinhT · #13 04-30-2009, 03:29 PM

Thanks for the nice comments, everyone.

camille1585 · #14 04-30-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LinhT

I have 10 others that are in spike or in bud right now. These ones I've had for a year and can actually say "I bloomed this on my own". All these spikes were set early last Fall after they finished summer blooming. They just stalled till Spring and started taking off again.

You mean it's normal for them to start spikes in the fall and then stall? That would explain a lot! I was super excited to see a spike in october on my Shutennu. It grew 1cm, then stopped, and only now seems to be growing again, very slowly.

LinhT · #15 04-30-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by camille1585

You mean it's normal for them to start spikes in the fall and then stall? That would explain a lot! I was super excited to see a spike in october on my Shutennu. It grew 1cm, then stopped, and only now seems to be growing again, very slowly.

Camille, I have not been growing these for decades so cannot call myself an expert. From what I've been told by others who've grown longer and stuff I've read, it is normal for them to do it. Also, I think some varieties just bloom earlier or later than others.

Don Perusse · #16 05-06-2009, 06:14 PM

Are there enought blooming varieties so that one could have a Neo blooming every month? In other words, do they bloom at varying times of the, and not just in spring or winter? Just curious.

A G · #17 05-07-2009, 05:35 PM

Very nice Linh! I reallly like the variegated ones

LinhT · #18 05-08-2009, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Perusse

Are there enought blooming varieties so that one could have a Neo blooming every month? In other words, do they bloom at varying times of the, and not just in spring or winter? Just curious.

From what I understand, their blooming season is mainly late Spring through Summer. This is if they're grown naturally. If you want to grow under an artificial environment, I think it MIGHT be possible to manipulate the temps, light, water etc to stagger bloomings??? I've never tried it. I have heard of someone claiming that her Shuttenou blooms every 2 months under lights.