Neofinetia falcata

[arleneg]

Jenny,

I haven't gotten around to taking pics of my Rumrilla...been rather busy since school started. The colors on the Rum. is fading. But I'll try to get a pic of it anyway, for my records.

[articuno75]

Oooo. Gotta get those pics! We all want to see!

[butt0n]

I've been meaning to post a picture of the Neos I got from Dr. Lehr a while back. Here they are along with the ones I got this last weekend.

The 1st picture is a Setsuzan, 2nd a Kishuryofuku, 3rd a picture of the Hanagoromo, Shojou, and a Yodonomatsu I got from Dr. Lehr.

[myorchid]

Very nice! I love the Setsuzan!

[articuno75]

The Setsuzan is in Lava rock mix correct?

[butt0n]

Originally Posted by articuno75

The Setsuzan is in Lava rock mix correct?

Very small lava rock as well as very small pebbles. I haven't quite poked around in the medium yet but it seems to be doing just fine. I was actually planning on getting this variety from Satomi, but found this one from another vendor to be much more healthy (not to mention, cheaper), so I chose it instead.

[kid a]

Originally Posted by kid a

I got a new noe today! It's a Neofinetia falcata [Ami Ami form] x Holcoglossum kimballiana. They havn't seen the flowers yet but expect they will be anywhere from a cream color to a light pink. I will post pics after I repot it!

Umm... this is a little late, I guess I never got around to it, lol! Here is the picture from a few days ago!

[s.kallima]

Hi all,

This is a great thread ! As a newbie, I learned a lot about Neos with you !!
I got my first N. falcata in the beginning of August, and it was done flowering. It had 8 growths, 3 of them had a new leaf just coming out. I repotted it in S/H.
It seems to like it so far, now it has new leaves on 7 of the 8 growths, and lots of new roots coming out + 2 small growths starting at the base of other ones.
The tips of aerial new roots are reddish, but seem to turn green while growing longer... and the roots in the hydroton have green tips.

I grow it on a windowsill with an extra fluorescent 40W spot, between 60 to 70% humidity (on a humidity tray, and in Vancouver BC ), and actual temperatures day: 68-73ºF and night: 64-68ºF. I mist it every morning when I'm around, and water once a week with a mix of hydroponic fertiliser 5-0-1 and 0-5-4 (at 130 ppm Nitrogen = 2 tsp of each per gallon) flushing the reserve.

I am thinking of putting it outside for the winter on a covered patio, as long as it doesn't go below 39ºF. Here in Vancouver BC winters are very humid !!! and not too cold, I think it might like it.

[kid a]

Humid and mild winters, that sounds like awesome! It is very dry here in the winter. I bet it would do well.

[FLaCo]

s.kallima I am glad you have joined us. It is funny how you were sneaking around reading the forum without saying a word!lol! Anyway, sounds like you got the hang of it, and know what you are doing. I got my Neo in late August, it is also my first time growing these little guys.

Kid A, I proise to get a picture out. I honestly don't know what to do, I am counting the days but I don't want to cut the pod too early.

[s.kallima]

Originally Posted by FLaCo

s.kallima I am glad you have joined us. It is funny how you were sneaking around reading the forum without saying a word!lol!

I am not very talkative indeed... I am more the listener kind of guy, but enjoy a lot reading the posts here

[articuno75]

My Neos have started growing again and the roots have picked up where they left off. Is anyone else going through this? Shutenno is technically a Spring/Summer bloomer, but if it continues on like this, it just might bloom in the dead of winter.

[myorchid]

I have noticed some new growths on mine as well. The Hisui is putting out a new leaf??

[kid a]

Originally Posted by articuno75

My Neos have started growing again and the roots have picked up where they left off. Is anyone else going through this? Shutenno is technically a Spring/Summer bloomer, but if it continues on like this, it just might bloom in the dead of winter.

Mine is putting out a bunch of new leaves now not much going in the root department though, lol! I was getting worried because they were growing like wild then after it bloomed they slowed down and eventually stopped altogether. Maybe since the leaves are growing new roots will follow.

[butt0n]

My Neos have at least 1-2 new growths and are growing roots like mad.

[christinek]

I have wonderful news.. I checked my Cherry Blossom today.. And if i'm not mistaken.. I'm seeing what looks to be two spikes forming I think I will be taking a photo sometime tonight or first thing tomorrow to show everyone so I can get feedback.. I'm very happy.. And hoping it is what I think it is.. I just love these Neo's..

[patticake]

I hope you're right! Sometimes they start out with spikes and new growth looking the same. I'm hoping for spikes for you!

[arleneg]

Originally Posted by articuno75

My Neos have started growing again and the roots have picked up where they left off. Is anyone else going through this? Shutenno is technically a Spring/Summer bloomer, but if it continues on like this, it just might bloom in the dead of winter.

My Kuro Shinju is growing new roots like crazy, since the weather has cooled down. Plus, it's liking the sunlight (getting more since sun shifted). It might just bloom this fall/winter.

[articuno75]

Whoo hoo!!! Activity is brewing..... Neos are on the move!

[christinek]

Wooohooo!! everyone! :P