Acquiring Neofinetias Via EBay

[MattWoelfsen]

A third set of plants is up for bid ending Sunday 12/29/13. Some of these plants start at higher prices and are not the usual plants that are often offered. Consider this plant, not a Neofinetia but a "hybrid between epidendrum and sophronitis". Has anyone grown this hybrid? It is an interesting looking plant:

[Pilot]

I have a Fugaku addiction... I wonder why this variety is so dang appealing to me?

[Red Orchid]

Originally Posted by Pilot

I have a Fugaku addiction... I wonder why this variety is so dang appealing to me?

I like the long strong curved variegated leaves & that it's an old name for Mount Fuji.....what could be more appealing than that.

[Pilot]

Originally Posted by Red Orchid

I like the long strong curved variegated leaves & that it's an old name for Mount Fuji.....what could be more appealing than that.

They're intoxicating... I look at mine all the time and every time I look at it I find a new strand of green or white or a new fan that is all green or another that is devoid of green completely. My first fugaku was heavily variegated and it's new fans seem even more so-- I'm afraid that's not a very good sign for it's future but for now its very pretty. I added another fugaku to it for contrast and it looks great. It's growing new roots so I hope it keeps up with that business as it is now living in sh.

I find keeping root stimulating additives help like seaweed extract.

[Red Orchid]

Originally Posted by Pilot

They're intoxicating... I look at mine all the time and every time I look at it I find a new strand of green or white or a new fan that is all green or another that is devoid of green completely. My first fugaku was heavily variegated and it's new fans seem even more so-- I'm afraid that's not a very good sign for it's future but for now its very pretty. I added another fugaku to it for contrast and it looks great. It's growing new roots so I hope it keeps up with that business as it is now living in sh.

I find keeping root stimulating additives help like seaweed extract.

Oh yes those new roots constantly push out through my moss it is a strong Neo.

[Pilot]

Originally Posted by Red Orchid

Oh yes those new roots constantly push out through my moss it is a strong Neo.

I have struggled, as you know, very much with growing in moss. Since I've moved Fugaku to sh, I also moved it under an auto misting system and I credit the consistent watering as a reason it has succeeded. It literally had NO roots when I got it from the vendor, sadly, and moss wasn't helping. The roots are stark white.

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[Red Orchid]

Originally Posted by Pilot

I have struggled, as you know, very much with growing in moss. Since I've moved Fugaku to sh, I also moved it under an auto misting system and I credit the consistent watering as a reason it has succeeded. It literally had NO roots when I got it from the vendor, sadly, and moss wasn't helping. The roots are stark white.

Could you post a pick of your mister I am totally ignorant about them. Thanks

[MattWoelfsen]

The Beni-Musou went for $89. And the Fuji-Nishiki is now $188! Too rich for me! But now I have my sights set on a couple of plants ending Saturday and Sunday.

[Red Orchid]

The Fuji-Nishiki is now $200.75 with 42 bids I can't wait to see where it will end up. Jay I hope you are in the mix this one is for you.

[MattWoelfsen]

Originally Posted by Red Orchid

The Fuji-Nishiki is now $200.75 with 42 bids I can't wait to see where it will end up. Jay I hope you are in the mix this one is for you.

Amazing and exciting to see how high this plant goes. If Jayfar is in there bidding, good luck!