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07-08-2013, 12:52 AM
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"Monster" Neofinetia falcata in bloom
My apologies to any that have a more monstrous Neo - I've just always called this one "monster" 
In a 4" pot. Leaf span of fans, tip to tip, is 7-8". The entire plant is nearly a foot across. Blooms are about 1 1/4" vertically, spurs are nearly 3". This has 13 fans, tho three of them only started last year.
7 spikes, 35 blooms. Slightly disappointing in that it had 10 spikes, around 50 blooms last year - but I'm not complaining very much
There's a subtle pink hue on the spurs.
Potted in a plastic pot, small fir bark mix.
I realize the light colored wall does not make the best back-drop for white blooms, but my camera died, and my phone doesn't do well in the lower light indoors 
Last pic is with a more typically sized Neo for size comparison.
Thanks for looking 
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07-08-2013, 01:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit
My apologies to any that have a more monstrous Neo - I've just always called this one "monster" |
I don't think you'll get too many challenges to your choice of name; that's a substantial and well-grown Neo by any measure. 
What variety is this? I'm thinking Amami Island maybe by the size of the plant and blooms. |
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07-08-2013, 02:42 AM
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Amazing plant you have there! The scent must be strong too. Awesome growing!
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07-08-2013, 09:19 AM
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Hello white rabbit. I think your plant is beautiful! As others have said, your house must be filled with lovely fragrance. I like your photography, putting the plant in front of an off white wall made the blossoms pop--so white and pure!
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07-08-2013, 09:24 AM
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It is lovely!
How long have you had this one?
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07-08-2013, 11:11 AM
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Very impressive!
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07-08-2013, 11:30 AM
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Beautiful!
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07-08-2013, 11:31 AM
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That IS a monster. Look at all those flowers. Congrats on blooming it so well.
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07-08-2013, 11:42 AM
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Surely your monster neo should be ゴジラ ?
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07-08-2013, 11:48 AM
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Quote:
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Surely your monster neo should be ゴジラ ?
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Full Text in Japanese:
ゴジラ
English Translation:
godzilla
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