Acquiring Neofinetias Via EBay

[Jayfar]

Originally Posted by MattWoelfsen

Speaking Kouen, I just noticed there are two people bidding on this Kouen, it is now up to $37.00. I suppose they are not OB members?

At least one of the bidders is a member here . He hasn't posted on OB, but signed up here last month, at my suggestion, after I contacted him via facebook.

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by Jayfar

At least one of the bidders is a member here . He hasn't posted on OB, but signed up here last month, at my suggestion, after I contacted him via facebook.

Your sleuthing capabilities have reached the "beyond creepy" status

[Becky15349]

I am interested in learning more about neos - I should mention that I am primarily a cattleya grower. Would I cook them to death in my windows? ~A potential Neo lover

[brn_thmbs]

Originally Posted by Becky15349

I am interested in learning more about neos - I should mention that I am primarily a cattleya grower. Would I cook them to death in my windows? ~A potential Neo lover

They're size makes them great for windowsill growers.

[MattWoelfsen]

The flowers are fragrant. And they are easy to grow and have different leaf styles, root colors, and leaf variegation. I have my plants growing in bright light in Western facing window.

I looked at your list of orchids...Neofinetia require brighter light than Phalaenopsis...some people grow them in Cattleya light, but towards that brightness, caution should be taken as some of the variegated leaves may burn with that much light.

I promise you, that once you get a Neofinetia in the right growing conditions, this is a really easy plant to grow. So much easier than their larger cousins the big Vanda.

[Fairorchids]

Provided that you harden the plants appropriately, and water accordingly, you can grow NF in full sun (in NJ).

For many years I brought all my Vandaceous plants outside on Memorial Day. They got 10 days under a lattice, then full sun (9 AM till sunset) through end of Sept. However, I would spray them down 2-3 times daily.

[MattWoelfsen]

Originally Posted by Fairorchids

Provided that you harden the plants appropriately, and water accordingly, you can grow NF in full sun (in NJ).



For many years I brought all my Vandaceous plants outside on Memorial Day. They got 10 days under a lattice, then full sun (9 AM till sunset) through end of Sept. However, I would spray them down 2-3 times daily.

Good you mentioned "harden the plants". I do that too by putting mine in my screen in porch for a couple of weeks, then onto my north facing deck, getting a little more light and weather. Third step is to put the plants in full sun but under a shade cloth. Actually, I haven't done the third step, but will do so this summer season. This is how my friends at New World Orchids grow their Neofinetia.

[Jayfar]

eBay is such a tease and I hate, hate, hate them for it! As I was browsing a thread in this forum I noticed a contextual ebay banner ad with photo for: Neofinetia Falcata Oonamiseikai Onami Seikai "Big Wave Blue Ocean" 1 Growth

Cool, since I missed bidding on one of those earlier this week and this one looks just as nice.

HA!!!

The original item has sold for US $17.95. We have selected another similar item below.
Original Item: Neofinetia Falcata Oonamiseikai Onami Seikai "Big Wave Blue Ocean" 1 Growth

And what plant might they have selected as a substitute you ask?

This:

Ocean Wave Blue Satin Fabric 48"x1yd Blouse Dresses WOW

That's right, a yard of satin fabric.

[MattWoelfsen]

Anyone else besides me, get the March list from Seed Engei? I'm hoping New World Orchid comes out with their newly imported lists from Japan.

Jayfar, are you looking for an Oonamisekai? I thought you would have one already! LOL

[Jayfar]

Originally Posted by MattWoelfsen

Anyone else besides me, get the March list from Seed Engei? I'm hoping New World Orchid comes out with their newly imported lists from Japan.

Jayfar, are you looking for an Oonamisekai? I thought you would have one already! LOL

Not urgently, but a seller had a nice one up for bid earlier this week and I missed the late afternoon auction for it.

And yep, got the SE March list; some items link to photos on the SE facebook page. I see they also have 15 on ebay for Monday.