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Old 09-21-2013, 07:53 PM
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There are observable and well defined differences between Neofinetia leaf types, for example, bean leaf versus needle leaf or tiger stripped versus solid green. Neofashionistas have further defined the differences in plant to leaf attachment by differentiating how leaves are attached to the plant and calling it Tsuki.

Today I learned there are differences within named varieties. This would partially explain the differences in how much a plant would cost. Another example of the differences within the same variety are the variegated Neofinetia. An example is the Higashidemiyako 東出都 "East Side of Kyoto". If the Hig stays the same as its variegation, its value is basically what you paid for it. But, if the Hig morphs into another form, its value goes up exponentially.

Another difference in a plant's value is where the plant was traditionally found. A Nishidemiyako 西出都 "West Side of Kyoto" is much more valued than a Higashidemiyako 東出都 "East Side of Kyoto". Plants designated on the left side (west) of the Meikan chart have greater value than those found on the right (east) side of the Meikan chart.

This is a pretty esoteric discussion. I am sure I can be easily challenged in my assertions posted here. My intent is to stimulate discussion to gain a better understanding of the subtle differences in Neofinetia nomenclature and value.

Here is the first pair that shows plant differential within the same named variety: Amami Island Hiroba:

This plant has been around since 2009 living a happy life at New World Orchids (until today).


This is another Amami Island Hiroba. This plant arrived at New World Orchids a year later. Note the shorter, greener leaves and the number of growths this plant has versus the previous Amami Island Hiroba.


Both plants.


Can you guess which plant had a higher value?

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Old 09-21-2013, 08:26 PM
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Here is another comparison between two Higashidemiyako 東出都 "East Side of Kyoto". Beside the difference in size, the smaller plant has many years to catch up to the larger plant. Of course the value of the bigger plant is two times the price of the smaller plant.





Both plants:



However, this single growth Nishidemiyako 西出都 "West Side of Kyoto" is two times the price of the larger Hig.



For all intents and purposes, all of these plants are Neofinetia. But the differences within a named variety and from plant to plant is, for me, why Neofinetia are desirable.

Another way to summarize the difference is, when you see one Neofinetia you have NOT seen all of them.

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Interesting!
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Old 09-22-2013, 10:46 PM
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Mine is a plain green, needle leafed plant.
The yellow variegated one in the fourth picture is lovely!!!
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Old 10-06-2013, 08:21 PM
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Remember this Amami Hiroba? Here it was. It had these three seed pods and flowers.



The flowers started to dry up about a week ago. Two died but the third flower started developing another seed pod.

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