I had originally avoided Neofinetia because I am not too thrilled with white flowers. I saw a pine needle type at Cal Orchids and fell in love with the plant itself. So, first Neofinetia. Then while at Cal Orchids on another occasion, they must have had a good price on a near mature seedling of 'Casper' X 'The Bride'. Sure sounded like another white Neo to me, but I bought it anyways. The first one must have been growing on me. THEN, while at the Santa Barbara Orchid Estates recently, they had another bunch of Neos on their $7.50 specials, and I must be a sucker for a bargain, because I picked up another one there. So, here I am beating my head against a stone wall asking myself why in the world did I want another white orchid!!!! So, the first to bloom was #2, the 'Casper' X 'The Bride', and guess what? It was pink! What a delight! Where in the world the pink genes came from, I have no idea. It certainly doesn't sound like either of the parents was pink, that's for sure. So here it is. Maybe not deeply pink, but definitely not pure white.
Neofinetia falcata #2 IMG10330 photo - Admiral Schnitz photos at pbase.com Neofinetia falcata #2 IMG10328 photo - Admiral Schnitz photos at pbase.com
Needless to say I am one happy camper.