Neofinetia falcata ~ my second species purchase.

[Triffid]

Well here it is, purchase 2 of 4 from the Tatton show.
Neofinetia falcata Oh I do hope it blooms one day!

Seems healthy though the re-potting was a bit improvised, so forgive me if it's new home seems a little big for it. (No small nice pots see)
There was only one roots which needed trimming, which was nice. The rest seem happy and healthy.

[Swamper]

Congratulations, I'm sure it will bloom soon and when it does...well don't forget to show us.

[Robe]

Oooh, what a strange repotting!
I bought a Neofinetia falcata few weeks ago but I mounted it, even using not very much sphagnum!
Could you give me a link where I can get informed on this repotting way, please?

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by Robe

Oooh, what a strange repotting!
I bought a Neofinetia falcata few weeks ago but I mounted it, even using not very much sphagnum!
Could you give me a link where I can get informed on this repotting way, please?

This is the traditional japanese way of potting Neofinetia (as well as Den moniliforme, and Sedirea japonica). The core of the mound is usually hollow to allow air circulation in the middle so that the sphag dries quicker. Any sphag can work, but it's easier with long stranded sphag.

Here are some OB threads about mounding them using different techniques:
Cheater moss balls
Potting Instructions/Video from Japanese websites
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...anuts-all.html

Triffid, if you're looking for some nice pots, have a look at Erin Pottery in the UK. They make handmade pots that are perfect. They started a special line of orchid pots due to demand from OB mainly.The primitive and accent pots also work nicely for orchids. Each piece is unique, and if you don't see something you like I think they make some on a weekly or biweekly basis, so you can check back regularily.

[Nic100]

Lovely Michelle! Looking forward to pics in bloom!

[Robe]

Originally Posted by camille1585

This is the traditional japanese way of potting Neofinetia (as well as Den moniliforme, and Sedirea japonica). The core of the mound is usually hollow to allow air circulation in the middle so that the sphag dries quicker. Any sphag can work, but it's easier with long stranded sphag.

Here are some OB threads about mounding them using different techniques:
Cheater moss balls
Potting Instructions/Video from Japanese websites
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...anuts-all.html

Triffid, if you're looking for some nice pots, have a look at Erin Pottery in the UK. They make handmade pots that are perfect. They started a special line of orchid pots due to demand from OB mainly.The primitive and accent pots also work nicely for orchids. Each piece is unique, and if you don't see something you like I think they make some on a weekly or biweekly basis, so you can check back regularily.

Thanks you a lot Camille, I had a quick look now but I'll study it
In Italy we grow them in a completely different way.
Have a look at Neofinetia1, Neofinetia2 and Sedirea1 (not my plants).

I own both Neofinetia falcata, Sedirea japonica and Gastrochilus japonicus and I have them all mounted (Gastrochilus is opening its buds right now!).

Thank you for the infos, I never stop learning

[RosieC]

There is another vidio of repotting this way here on OB. I found this one really usefull for understanding the technique (even though I don't grow these yet).

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...ube-video.html

[Triffid]

Thanks everyone! A lovely collection of links!

Here's the link I used
Neofinetia potting
Sorry, i forgot to post the link the first time. Shameful I know
The improvisation was because I really didn't want to stick it back in a plastic after seeing this link. I did however have one free, oval, Bonsai pot

Have been looking at Erin Pottery a few times now. Will hopefully get something a little more appropriate in the future but for now it seems happy.

And yes when it blooms I shall post some pictures, for now though I'm just over joyed that it's healthy. So happy I have this one.