Sedirea japonica var. Nagoran 名護蘭

[rastafouni]

What a beauty !!

Congrats Bud, it is really very nice.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Bud

Thank You, Sonya !

Your grow zone allows this plant to be outdoors. You must have this in your collection once again. This orchid is very you: serene, peaceful and lovely.
Be very observant with the moss....if it is dry its time to water. If it discolors darkly and smells moldy, you need to repot. My fertilizer leaves a residue on the leaves that it alters its smooth texture ...oh well, Id rather feed it than beautify it....[COLOR="Silver"]

awww

Yeah - I got one last year, started to look dehydrated after a few months, so I've upped the watering a bit. I potted it into small bark mix, as that's how it was potted when I got it, so I figured it was happy that way ... think I may change it to sphag tho ... At least I haven't killed it yet - got it a little over a year ago.

Do you let yours approach dry? I have read to let these dry in-between waterings, but, since I use skewers - if I am told 'dry', I let it get BONE dry, and it's occurred to me, that in some cases 'dry' may just barely moist ...

I'm with you - I'd rather have blooms than pristine foliage but no blooms

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For those looking for one, without breaking the bank, and are just looking for the standard variety - Last summer at a show, I saw Andy's had some very nice ones for around $25 I think ? That was last summer, but never hurts to check with them ..

[Jayfar]

Originally Posted by Jayfar

It seems there's only 3 major sources in the US for Sedirea japonica and Neofinetia falcata: Seed Engei, New World Orchids (Dr. Glenn Lehr) and Orchids Ltd. (aka orchidweb). Those are great, but are there any others to recommend? And are there any particular ebay sellers that are reliable for good quality?

I just ordered a Neofinetia falcata 'Kara Nishiki' (a tiger stripe) from orchidweb, BTW, to add to my beginner collection of 3 Neo, plus a Sedirea, that I picked up from Seed Engei at the SEPOS show.

Originally Posted by Bud

There is a Japanese Orchids vendor on Ebay who deals with only neos and Sedirea and two others who are trustworthy sellers by the looks of their stars by the thousands already....
I read a fellow member here complaining about 'orchidweb' mailing their plants in flat envelopes.

Hmm, I just noticed now that Al's Orchid Greenhouse (orchidexchange.com) also has Neos in their online catalog, maybe about 20 or so varieties.

[Bud]

Originally Posted by rastafouni

What a beauty !!

Congrats Bud, it is really very nice.

Thank You, Philippe!

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Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

awww

Yeah - I got one last year, started to look dehydrated after a few months, so I've upped the watering a bit. I potted it into small bark mix, as that's how it was potted when I got it, so I figured it was happy that way ... think I may change it to sphag tho ... At least I haven't killed it yet - got it a little over a year ago.

Do you let yours approach dry? I have read to let these dry in-between waterings, but, since I use skewers - if I am told 'dry', I let it get BONE dry, and it's occurred to me, that in some cases 'dry' may just barely moist ...

I'm with you - I'd rather have blooms than pristine foliage but no blooms

---------- Post added at 06:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:30 PM ----------

For those looking for one, without breaking the bank, and are just looking for the standard variety - Last summer at a show, I saw Andy's had some very nice ones for around $25 I think ? That was last summer, but never hurts to check with them ..

the reason I am using moss is because I got it in moss....but if you inherited your plant in small bark then you must continue to do so....its just a matter of finding the right watering regimen and the right humidity percentage for the plant in its environment....your area is pretty much like the zone it originally came from so I think it is alright to grow your plant outdoors.

[Carpe Diem]

Bud, you are a terrible influence! After seeing the pictures of your 'Sapphire' I went hunting and now have one on the way from Kawamoto. Before I go hunting again, I'll have to research Sedirea care.

[Bud]

Originally Posted by Carpe Diem

Bud, you are a terrible influence! After seeing the pictures of your 'Sapphire' I went hunting and now have one on the way from Kawamoto. Before I go hunting again, I'll have to research Sedirea care.

I am very happy for you!

I am looking forward to your 'Sapphire' blooms....

I got my Sedirea japonica care from this link:

How to Care for a Sedirea Japonica Orchid | Garden Guides

*You will never regret having one.

[rosemadder]

Originally Posted by CR7cristiano

Wow. I'm not usually into these miniature types but I have become more and more curious about the falcata and how interesting they look when potted.

Have you smelled them?? It's allll over once you smell them.

Started out with Neostylis Lou Sneary 'Bluebird' and now I'm after Neofinetia falcata Kinsokei, Shutennou, Darwinara Rainbow Stars, yeah the list keeps getting longer...

I've started looking for Sedirea japonica as well. Haven't smelled one of those yet. Don't care. Getting one.

[AnonYMouse]

Psssst. Seed Engei (japaneseorchid) has a couple dozen listings on ebay right now.

[rosemadder]

Originally Posted by AnonYMouse

Psssst. Seed Engei (japaneseorchid) has a couple dozen listings on ebay right now.

Whew. Okay, so he does sell things for under $100 sometimes?? That's a relief.

[RosieC]

Really lovely!