Inspired by the many postings of wonderful blooming Neofinetia, I decided to offer various pictures of these delightful plants. One thing I cannot share is their scent: absolutely wonderful.
These are all bunched together. The most hidden plant is the Tomakongou. Here is a list of the plants in this photo (left to right)
Front Row: Kenkokuden, Fugaku, Higashidemiyako (this is my very first striped Neofinetia and the plant that is shown in Ginger's Cubby Pot), Rahsa-Daiou, and Fuji-Nishiki.
Middle Row: Tenkei-Fukirin, Kinkabuto, Nishidemiyako (this one has appeared in its own thread), Tamakongou (the smallest plant in this photo), and Gojyo-Fukirin.
Back Row: Higashidemiyako (I acquired this plant in October), Kinroukaku, Rain-No-Hikari, Itoseikai (this one has two spikes growing), Shunkyuden (peloric flower), and Beni-Ryokuhou.
Blooming Neofinetia by
MattWoelfsen, on Flickr
Another view
Blooming Neofinetia by
MattWoelfsen, on Flickr
The Shunkyuden has these unusual flowers. It started blooming a couple of weeks ago. The flower petals are growing along the stem but the head of the flower is still bunched up.
Shunkyuden by
MattWoelfsen, on Flickr
Neofinetia are also prized for their roots. This Rain-No-Hikari demonstrates three highly appreciable attributes: striping that makes the plant look half and half, highly fragrant flowers, and muddy brownish roots. If these roots were ruby tipped, it would be even more diserable.
Rain-No-Hikari by
MattWoelfsen, on Flickr
This Hanagoromo has the ruby tipped roots, it is a tiger stripe, it should also have scarlet leaves. The Tsuki on this plant is the desired color of the leaves--if I grew it properly. But two out of three is not bad.
Hanagoromo by
MattWoelfsen, on Flickr
Blooming, Budding, and Roots Oh My!
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