Nishidemiyako 西出都 "West Side of Kyoto"

[MattWoelfsen]

I thought that once a Neofinetia has flowered, it is done for the season? When I got this plant July 31, 2013 from eBay vendor warchun, it arrived with flowers, very pretty and fragrant. The flowers lasted about nine days from the day the plant arrived.



The top three leaves were coming in solid green, no striping. I have had this plant in the sunniest, east facing location thinking that would help the plant get more stripes. Instead the top three leaves are very dark green--a nice color but a yellow stripe would be nice. This must be a striped plant that requires less light? If some one can confirm that, please reply!

Because the plant was high on the shelf, it is hard to just look at it unless it needs water. It has been about six days since I watered this group of Neofinetia. I have Neofinetia in nursery trays. I brought this tray to my kitchen sink to water. This is the cycle where I water each plant with plain water to flush any chemical residue in the pot.

This plant has given me a major surprise: a spike!! If you compare warchun's eBay photo posted above, and compare these pictures taken today, the small leaf has grown as large as the other leaves. There is no variegation to be found on these three leaves. Should I put this Nishidemiyako 西出都 "West Side of Kyoto" in a shadier location?



A closer look. The spike looks like a scepter.



Here is a top view that shows the three green leaves.

[coffeecup]

It will develop the striping with time. I would just leave it as is. Also, Neos will keep spiking as long as the conditions are right. Mine were spiking until late October last year.

[MattWoelfsen]

Thanks coffeecup. That is good to know both in terms of flowers and striping.

[MattWoelfsen]

Update on this Nishidemiyako 西出都 "West Side of Kyoto". Fifteen days later, the little scepter has continued to grow. It seems to be doing well in its growing space. Roots are going longer and now a little leaf is poking out of the center. I'm marking today as the countdown for how long it will take for all these flower buds to open and bloom.



I was fortunate that I acquired this plant from eBay vendor "warchun". Its original picture is posted above. When you get a good and healthy plant, it just seems so much easier to take care of it.

[rangiku]

Originally Posted by MattWoelfsen

When you get a good and healthy plant, it just seems so much easier to take care of it.

Exactly!

[MattWoelfsen]

Here it is eleven days later. I was hoping this plant would not open until next weekend so I can show it off at my society's annual orchid show. If this lasts through next week, I will show it. This plant is very fragrant. This is the plant I bought from an eBay vendor named warchin. I'm very happy with this plant,

[TOMMYMIAMI]

They are really pretty! I am yet to get my first sometimes soon:-) I am liking them more and more;-)

[MattWoelfsen]

Originally Posted by TOMMYMIAMI

They are really pretty! I am yet to get my first sometimes soon:-) I am liking them more and more;-)

Thank you TommyMiami. Be careful what you wish...dreams do come true!

[Red Orchid]

Absolutely beautiful, healthy thriving Neo. You are a great grower

[Joyorchid]

You have made this plant very happy. Congrats!