Your Top 10 Neo Wish List for 2013?

[coffeecup]

Growing season has started up again, and if you're anything like me, it always renews my excitement for growing Neos. I also find myself adding to my collection during this time of year.

I'm curious to see what everyone's top 5-10 must-have-Neos (or other Japanese orchids) are this year. It would be great to hear what you guys are after.

As for me, I don't have specific names, but rather general leaf or flower types I'm looking for. More specifically, I'm looking for super mini bean leaf types and unusual flower types. I do have a few names of those, but they've largely not been introduced to the US yet it seems. I'm also after flower types with any type of marked leaves, whether it be tiger, variegated, bean, etc. I also have to find a good Seikai and replace some of my Sedireas this year.

[LinhT]

Which mini bean leaf and irregular flower varities are you looking for?

[coffeecup]

Originally Posted by LinhT

Which mini bean leaf and irregular flower varities are you looking for?

Aokomame and Tengyokumaru for the beans and whatever I come across for the others. I'm not even sure what the pricing will be for these two. There was one striped variety I found that is still VERY expensive, but at least I know its available in the US.

[AnonYMouse]

I don't have a list, per se. I have a "if I had all the money, space and conditions needed" list. Neos are where I get into trouble. I like them, some are inexpensive, they are small, they are not fussy, they take abuse and neglect, they are rewarding (except from Nov-Feb when they aren't doing anything). I can have an almost ($$$) realistic Neo list.

Not necessarily for 2013 but Hisui and Koyo(u) are on my list. I haven't familiarized myself to all the variations but I wouldn't mind another beanleaf or five. I'm not now a big fan of the variegated leaves but i've noticed cracks in that armor (I do like the variegated Sedirea japonica leaves, just not the flowers).

And what is truly annoying to a wannabe-self-control freak like myself is I only picked up my first Neo last September!

[mollycart1]

Nangoku no Mai ( 南国の舞) for me, but my bank account does not agree with me.

[DelawareJim]

Mangetsu and Fukiden are always at the top of my wish list. Someday I hope my wallet will catch up with my tastes.

Cheers.
Jim

[coffeecup]

Originally Posted by mollycart1

Nangoku no Mai ( 南国の舞) for me, but my bank account does not agree with me.

That's on my list too! We can only hope.

[AnonYMouse]

Aaah, nuts!

NWO now takes Paypal.

[bk10]

Not ten because I need to slow down after this winter/fall. But here are a few that I'd like to pick up...

Maizuru
Seikai
Tenkei Fukurin

[Call_Me_Bob]

I don't have a list really, but there are some things I'd like to get.

1 or 100 more bean leafs
a nice variegated one (or 5)
and another tiger stripe
maybe one with colored flowers