Neofinetia Falcata

[Pilot]

Yup, it's gonna put on a good show for you. These guys are more forgiving in terms of swings in conditions, too. Unlike your tolumnia, these guys won't mind getting dry or stay moist a little longer, or warmer or colder... they're pretty accommodating.

[Red Orchid]

Exciting keep posting so we can see them as they develop

[NYCorchidman]

Originally Posted by Pilot

Yup, it's gonna put on a good show for you. These guys are more forgiving in terms of swings in conditions, too. Unlike your tolumnia, these guys won't mind getting dry or stay moist a little longer, or warmer or colder... they're pretty accommodating.

Thanks for the tip.
I just want to make sure I don't blast all the spikes by lazy watering. How could I wait for one year? lol

It's been just two days and the spikes and buds are growing really fast.
I can see that long structure at the back of the lip of these flowers (no idea about the name) is beginning to develop on tiny little buds.

Very interesting!

[flexdc]

Hey NY I live in a dry climate and I try not to put anything on a mount! I grow a Vandofinetia in a charcoal and coco chip mix. Seems to like it & does not need daily watering.
I have read that Neofinetias like a cooler period in winter to promote flower. Mine is grown outdoors where winter nights drop to the upper 40s.
Andrew

[NYCorchidman]

Well, I am curious to find out if my neo will bloom again since I cannot lower temperature to accommodate its need.
at least I get to enjoy quite a few spikes this summer.

[Red Orchid]

Originally Posted by NYCorchidman

Well, I am curious to find out if my neo will bloom again since I cannot lower temperature to accommodate its need.
at least I get to enjoy quite a few spikes this summer.

Very good question I have the same concerns

[coffeecup]

I haven't found that Neos need a drastic drop in temperature to spike, unlike some othe species. Just don't keep them near your heater in the winter and they should be fine.

[Pilot]

Originally Posted by coffeecup

I haven't found that Neos need a drastic drop in temperature to spike, unlike some othe species. Just don't keep them near your heater in the winter and they should be fine.

I second this-- sure they can handle temps pretty cold, like down into the 30Fs (but never freezing) but no one should ever suggest you do such a thing. During my "simulated winter" in my grow area, the temps will drop into mid-60s and I get blooms the next season from my Amani Island clump. During the summer, it will get down to 70 at night and no colder... so the swing isn't drastic. Growing them by a window (but not over a heater as so many radiators etc are located below a window) will likely do the trick. Don't underestimate the power of evaporative cooling, too. It can get pretty dry in people's homes during the winter and misting these plants (versus soaking during growing season) will set up an opportunity for good evap cooling.

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[WhiteRabbit]

Just for the record, my small mounted Neo lived exclusively outside for a couple of years, slightly sheltered, taking short periods of night temps down to freezing, but also grown very dry.

[NYCorchidman]

I know what the natural habitat of neo is like. It gets really cold. It snows in most part of Japan in Japan but it is rather mild with ocean water all around.

Anyway, I grow mine by the window and I do not run heater in the winter unless it gets too chilly to sleep at night, which does not happen too often.
The day time can get quite warm, even hot, with lots of sun coming in through large bay window.

I will have to find out. If it blooms again, and I hope it will, I keep it.