Neofinetia falcata X Asctm Miniatum - Page 2 - Orchid Board

cneos · #11 07-14-2009, 11:19 AM

You're welcome, Don.

I'm fascinated with vandas and always on the lookout for something new for our collection. As an AOS probationary judge (Northeast Region), I've had guidance from Dr. David Grove, who many (including me) believe to be THE Vanda guru. His book on Vandas and Ascocendas is a MUST HAVE for your orchid library.

You can learn a lot from judging sessions - these are open to the public so I'd encourage you to visit the regional center nearest you at your next opportunity.

The award and registration info that I share with OB most often comes from the AOS' AQ Plus program (a database that catalogs ALL the AOS awards (almost) to date; the Royal Horticultural Society for the Sanders list of Orchid Hybrids; and from talking with commercial and hobby growers everywhere.

As long as someone has a question, I'll do my best to answer. We all benefit from shared info.

Good growing!
Joanna

nenella · #12 07-21-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Marissa

Wow, that's beautiful, any fragrance? I love the color. That's definitely will be on my wishlist. Do you mind telling us where you got it?

Hi Marissa, I got mine in Europe from the italian grower orchideerare......
His plants are great but his customer service ability is less... (in that for example: he does not answer 'after sales 'questions) and payment is only through postal orders and bank transfer which is a huge pain! he called mine- Ascofinetia (neofalcata x asco miniatum)- whenever it flowers I will post a pic- It is mounted and has trebled in size in the 14 months I have had it ..+ the 2 new 'things ' growing on it I'm not sure are new growth or spikes..which would be too cool to have

cneos · #13 11-22-2009, 10:54 AM

Would like to see a photo of Ascofinetia Twinkle - in flower or not. Sounds like you have a very strong plant!

richardblair · #14 05-27-2010, 04:09 AM

nice plant! mines growing in a cedar basket with some orchid mix. its quite happy and is starting to bud. i have the pololei orange type. supposedly orange-pink blooms. we'll see.

richardblair · #15 06-18-2010, 11:21 PM

hey marissa. i got mine from fantasy orchids in colorado(online purchase). it was 15 dollars and came in great condition. it was under their vandaceous section i think. great photo and beautiful blooms, don

its making me wish mine would hurry along and bloom already lol.

mspatt · #16 06-19-2010, 07:46 AM

Don, Thanks so much for posting. I have a couple of orchids I wanted to order from Parkside--sorry, Marissa, that's pretty far from you--they are in Pa. Anyway, Ascofinetia 'Twinkle' was on that list, but I was undecided because the only neo hybrid I have ever tried just up and died!!

Now that I see yours, I am definitely going to order. Great looking blooms.

Are they difficult to grow? Do you have to give them more light than a Catt? How big is your plant? TIA...

richardblair · #17 06-19-2010, 05:30 PM

hey mspatt, it is an easy an vigorous grower. i currently have about 9 assorted neo hybrids. even though im in florida, i grow indoors in a southwest window and within 2 months of putting this plant in a basket, its grown at least 5 new roots and has attached itself to the basket. my others have not grown this fast. hope u dont mind the info

mspatt · #18 06-19-2010, 06:53 PM

Thanks, Richard. I ordered one this morning and can hardly wait for its arrival. My neos are all doing great,
so maybe the last hybrid was just teaching me what not to do--It was Neostylis Blue Bird...I love the color of this one and can't wait to give it whatever it needs!