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07-02-2013, 07:47 PM
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Neo spiking?
I've had this Neofinetia Falcata since last September was starting to worry. The roots have been growing and look great, but I had yet to notice any new fans or growth on existing ones. To my delight, I noticed what I think are new spikes growing from one of the larger fans. I've attached some pics, sorry they're kind of blurry.
When should I see new fan growth?
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07-02-2013, 08:35 PM
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They are definitely spikes
New fans will start usually in late summer early fall. Looks like a spike at the very beginning but with more pointy extremities
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07-03-2013, 12:16 AM
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Congrats on your spikes. All I ever got was new fans until last month. Grass is always greener...
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07-03-2013, 12:18 AM
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Awesome!
Mine grow new fans at different times. Neos are considered monopodial - they grow up like Vandas. But, they do also get new fans, but won't necessarily get new fans every year.
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07-03-2013, 12:20 AM
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Oh yes, those are spikes! Grats!
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07-03-2013, 12:25 AM
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Yep, clear enough to see that they are spikes.
Mine is in bloom.
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07-03-2013, 01:48 AM
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Thanks, I'm really stoked to see spikes. I noticed the beginnings of two spikes on another fan tonight. When I picked up the plant last year it had been in bloom for a while so ill get to enjoy it more this summer. It's planted in coarse bark and there are LOTS of aerial roots. I mist the aerial roots in between waterings but I'm tempted to repot (after flowering of course) using the traditional moss ball as it looks much neater.
It initiated spikes a week after moving it to the back yard, maybe just a coincidence I don't know. I guess I'll keep it out there until its fully blooming then bring it back indoors so we can enjoy the fragrance.
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07-03-2013, 11:20 AM
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yeeeeeeea.... well done. Remember to post pics here when they bloom.
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07-04-2013, 01:05 AM
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Yeah...nothing is more exciting that seeing spikes. Happy for you...post more pics as they develop. |
07-04-2013, 10:50 AM
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Here are a couple photos from this morning:
You can see two tiny spikes forming on the second fan.
This one shows the progress on the original fan.
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