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07-28-2014, 12:48 AM
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Let it Dry Out: Neofinetia falcata
Last summer this one did not bloom. It was the year I kept it moist like the culture sheet said. At the 2014 POE orchid show, I asked one of the Seed Engei reps how to get it to bloom and she said to let it dry out completely for a few days before watering again. Followed her advice and have blooms this summer. 
Neofinetia falcata by Gardentheater, on Flickr |
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07-28-2014, 12:57 AM
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Nice show of blooms. Congrats
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07-28-2014, 07:01 AM
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Gorgeous!
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07-28-2014, 10:02 AM
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Well done!. I got the same advice from Kristin at New World Orchids. Hopefully mine, which is still small, will bloom as well as yours (in due time  ). |
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07-28-2014, 10:11 AM
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Lovely! Congrats on the blooms!
Judi
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07-28-2014, 11:28 AM
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Nice show! Yep, sometimes it's just a little bit of stress, i.e. drying out, a little bit more light than normal, plenty of air movement, a mild drop in night time temperature, and... Voilà! Blooms!
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07-28-2014, 08:36 PM
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Lovely!
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07-29-2014, 10:43 AM
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I noticed that "technique" by accident! Since then, I've tried it on several of my different species and/or hybrids and it works on those too! 
How beautiful! I absolutely LOVE your little guy! |
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