My Neo. falcata x self- is in spike!

[patticake]

A few months ago, I bought a Neofinetia falcata x self, from Hausermans. It hasn't done a lot since then, except grow some nice juicy roots. Tonight I saw this "thing" coming from what I thought was the beginning of a new fan. I looked closer, and it's a spike for sure! If you click on the 2 close-ups to enlarge them, I think you can see it! I'm REALLY happy right now.

[solay]

Yup that looks like buds in there. Very nice. I'm happy for you Patti. Mine is only making juicy roots but that's a good sign. Yay!!! Soon your going to have the room full of fragrance.

[psyc1210]

Very neat! And those are some really fat roots!

[bkim]

Congrats!! That is definitely a spike and you've got a really healthy looking Neo.

[kid a]

Wow! I have one that looks like that only smaller on mine so I am hoping it is a spike coming on. I thought it was just another new growth. Thanks for posting this patticake! I can't wait to see pictures as your develops, keep us updated girl!

[jay]

Very nice. I can't wait to see the blooms. Congrats and good growing.

[patticake]

Thanks for all the feed-back. I'm really happy... I'll post pics. as she comes along. This is my first Neo to bring into bloom myself. What a great feeling.

[arleneg]

I see lots of buds in there. Yay, Patti!

[brookn]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!! That's so awesome!

[Orchidementia]

Dang, those are some happy roots! And from the looks of it, you're going to be getting a lot of blooms pretty soon. Very cool!

[patticake]

- It's so nice to have all of you to share this with. While my husband is very happy that I'm happy, he doesn't quite get why I'm so pleased with a little "thing" coming out of a plant. You geeks are the best.

[myorchid]

Awesome, Patti!!!

You are giving that baby just what it needs!!!

[bkim]

I know the feeling patti. My wife thinks my giant Neo looks 'weird' although she does appreciate me trying to explain all this to her. haha

Question: is there any difference between a 'x self' and a division? Is there a chance to unleash some dormant genes and get some unique traits?

[Bird Song Farm]

Woo Hoo Patti!!! I'm looking forward to yours blooming as much as I am mine. LOL

AL

[Brooke]

There is a very, very slight chance of two very deep hidden genes lining up and producing the unique but with your luck - nah :>) But if it does, please share divisions of it with me :>)

Brooke

[patticake]

Originally Posted by bkim

I know the feeling patti. My wife thinks my giant Neo looks 'weird' although she does appreciate me trying to explain all this to her. haha

Question: is there any difference between a 'x self' and a division? Is there a chance to unleash some dormant genes and get some unique traits?

Hi bkim- A division is when you separate or divide a larger plant to make smaller ones. When a plant has an "x" in it, it's a plant grown from seed and the 2 parents are listed. This is a species plant that they pollinated with its own pollen. Hence the x self. It should be pretty much like the parent, but sometimes a little twist pops in! This was a good size when I got it, so I'm pretty sure it had bloomed previously. I'm sure if there was anything unusual about it, they would have kept it for hybridizing. I just want a nice white Neo, so I'm thrilled! I have a lavender one and a miniature one also.

again to all of you for all of the nice comments.

[Rocinante]

I just want to add my congrats to you patticake, good growing!

[patticake]

Thanks, John!

[Rocinante]

What are friends for? When you're we're when you're we're ! (Don't mind me I like smileys.) I wish we had dancing banana smileys!

[patticake]

It's o.k.- I like smileys, too! I'm picturing the dancing bananas right now!