Neo. 'Manjushage' 曼珠沙華

[vjo]

I am still trying to figure out how to pronounce that one! Can't get my brain and mouth going in the same direction. I think its the next one on my list tho.....Jean

[Red Orchid]

Just beautiful Jim

[syspila]

Wow! Cool flowers! Is there any fragrance on these? I know they are pricey but are teyfh ast or slow growers?...Your pics are great...Ted

[paph-neo nut]

Great blooms on a really lovely plant.

[Pilot]

Fantastic... love those contorted blooms.

[LinhT]

Congrats on the blooms, Jim. Getting lots of growths on it! Nice to see you on the board again.

[trdyl]

Distorted or not it's lovely Jim.
Do I detect a bit of pink in the spurs?

[syspila]

Excellent plant and work enhancing it! I see the hint of pink too.

[DelawareJim]

Thanks everyone.
Yes it has a hint of pink in the flowers and that wonderful Neo fragrance.

I think the next one to flower is going to be the generic wild type. It is my first Neo which I got as a single fan gift from Gwen Diaz from OB in August 2008. I counted 7 spikes on it this morning. First spike is just starting to open.

Cheers.
Jim

[DelawareJim]

Second time it's blooming this year. I've never had that happen before.



Cheers.
Jim