My Neo falcata is spiking too!

[kid a]

Did you notice the spike is purpley pink? It is much more clear in the second picture! I looked at patti's Neo falcata x self and her spike is all green. So I am wondering if Neo falcata is supposed to be green or can it vary or do I have another type of Neo? The tag says Neo falcata on it but I wasn't expecting it to be purply pink. Either way I am super excited. This make it the first orchid I have bloomed completely by myself. I had some help learning to take care of the ludiscia discolor when it rebloomed and it hasn't bloomed since. I am so proud and excited. Now I am just wondering about the color of the spike. This happened over night. It still looked like it could be new growth a few days ago then when patti posted her pick I thought I bet that is what it is but still wasn't sure because I couldn't see the buds the day before yesterday. I called Hoosier orchids where I got it on mother's day and asked if theirs were starting to spike yet and Leon said they were. First hing when I got home I checked and surprise it grew to where I could tell it was definitely a spike! This is confirmation I am doing something right! My Boyfriend didn't want to buy it for me partially because it was $35 bucks and the other part was he said I would kill it. Does any one have any thoughts about the spike cloroing? What has been the color of your spikes?

[bkim]

Congrats! $35 is a great price for that size. How many growths is that? Regarding the spike color, my furan Neo also had colored spikes. It wasn't completely solid red / purple but green with red/purple spots. While the spike was small, it looked more red/purple than it is now. If yours is a solid red/purple, it could be that you have a different variation.

[kid a]

It has seven growths and I thought four new ones but one was a spike. I should've realized because it was directly behind the previous spike on this growth. From what I can tell only two growths had bloomed the year before so I am anticipating at least one more spike soon. It is solid in color purplish/pink maybe a little red somewhere in there. you can see it from the picture pretty good if you click on it. It has green bracts though. I am kind of hoping for a different variation so I can buy another one, lol!

[articuno75]

I was watering my Gekkeikan and I noticed that it too is in spike. Really tiny, but it's there! I thought that my Shu Ten Nou was going to spike, but it ended up being roots.

[myorchid]

I will have to inspect all of mine carefully to see if there are spikes! I am getting three new ones next week!

I am so addicted

Everyone's Neo's should be coming into spike this time of year!

[bkim]

Grats all!

myorchid: which ones are you getting?

[patticake]

Congratulations, all! I'm looking forward to blossom pictures!

[solay]

Patti that banana is hilarious. Dancing banana alright!!!

Congrats. to all with spikes. I keep looking at my Neo. that has something growing from between the leaves. So far looks like new growth. Too teeny tiny to be sure. I'm crossing my fingers I get lucky and get a spike.

April I want some more varieties too but still banned you know.

[bkim]

solay: if it looks like a little green crab claw, it's a spike.

[jay]

Congrats to all of you.

My two Neo's are just growing leaves. One quickly, one very slowly. Maybe it will spike next season.

[articuno75]

One dancing banana. Thanks Patti!

[kmarch]

Originally Posted by kid a

So I am wondering if Neo falcata is supposed to be green or can it vary...?

Neofinetia falcata is an extremely varied species with flowers coming in various shades of white, pink, green, yellow, and even with varying patterns like white darkening to deep pink on the edges. There aren't any described varieties of Neo falcata but the Japanese have extensively line bred them to produce hundreds of different horticultural cultivars.

Given the pigment in your flower spike, your Neo will probably have some degree of pink in the flowers.

We can't wait to see it and congrats on your first bloom!

[solay]

Thanks, Bkim. Will keep an eye out for the claw. Hee! Hee!

[myorchid]

Ok I looked at all of my Neo's: looks like the Gojofukurin is spiking (very small), the Shutennou either has a spike or new growth hard to tell, the Furan has a spike, the Kutsuwamushi has either a spike or new growth, have to wait to see and the Darwinara Charm has flowers!

The ones I am getting are: Suikaden (in spike), Hisui (try to find one in spike) and Oonami Seikai (in spike). I also got a black Neo pot with gold feet.

I should stop, I know!

[solay]

April I'm envious. I want more too. Drats!!! Should have stayed single! Just kidding. Hee! Hee!

[myorchid]

Hey! You have way more orchids that me!!! You just got a bunch of Catts!

[kid a]

Originally Posted by articuno75

I was watering my Gekkeikan and I noticed that it too is in spike. Really tiny, but it's there! I thought that my Shu Ten Nou was going to spike, but it ended up being roots.

Yay! I can't wait untill it gets bigger so we can see it! It looks you guys had a good time at Holiday World! Gotta love all the free soda pop! This must be the right time for neo blooms. I had forgotten about the blooming season and just realized man everyone's neo is spiking!

Soaly: It probably is! I thought mine was a new growth. The spike is coming out at the base from in between the leaves on mine!

April: Don't stop!!!! I want to see more pictures, hehehe! I can't wait until you get them I am just picturing all of them lined up and arranged neat like in a cute picture.

[solay]

April, Catts. are not the same as Neos. If only I could have gotten 20 Neos. instead of Catts. Now that's a purchase!!!

Kortney, it must be the season. I keep looking at mine and willing it to grow faster so I can be sure it is or is not a spike. I'm so hoping.

Can't wait to see them all blooming though.

[Orchidementia]

Yeeeeeeeehaw!!!

[kid a]

I can't stop laughing, roflmao That cracks me up, there is so much neo excitement in the air, maybe we have started something huge! Everybody is rushing to get more neos! I am going to have to order some other varieties!

[myorchid]

Kortney-go for it!!!!

[arleneg]

Kortney,

Congrats on the spike!

In another post, I mentioned my Gojofukurin has a spike. Well, there was a second spike (which i thought was a new growth). Unfortunately, with our air conditioner down for a week, the second spike suffered the heat. Only one bud survived on the first spike.

Last week, while watering my Suikaden, I noticed something growing between the two base leaves. It's either a new growth or spike. We'll see in another week or so. (fingers crossed)

Oh...getting a little off subject, my Homeiden has a new itsy growth at the base. It's under 1/8" tall. I hope that new growth will produce a spike next year.

[myorchid]

Arlene

You have a Suikaden? I will be getting one next week! Is it nice? I can't wait to get it, I don't have any of the bean leaf ones. It is in spike too!

Do you have any other bean leaf ones?

[solay]

Arlene, sorry about the buds. Shoot just when they were spiking too that you had to lose the air con. Hopefully you'll get another one.

I want a bean leaf one too. I just checked e-bay and the yellow flower Neo. is so pretty. Wish I had the money for it. 'Sigh'

[Rocinante]

Gotta get a Neo! Congratulations to all!

[articuno75]

Originally Posted by Rocinante

Gotta get a Neo! Congratulations to all!

Be sure to let us know which one you get

[Rocinante]

Originally Posted by articuno75

Be sure to let us know which one you get

Jenny, I want a Neo, a Paph , a Green Hornet, more Catts... I don't know which to choose first! My wish list is growing as long as yours!

[arleneg]

Cindy,

I was so looking forward for a decent first bloom (and fragrance!) on my Gojofukurin. Oh well, I'll have to wait 'til next blooming season.

I have two bean-leaf type Neos. Somehow, I really like the bean-leaf types.

[kid a]

Well the spike has grown a bit. Now it has a pink area then green then pink then green again so who knows maybe it will be all white. Either way I need more

[kid a]

Here is an update. The spike is growing very fast! Surprised the heck out of me I thought it would go so slow.

you can see how there is both pink and green on the inflorescence now in this picture and the buds are starting to form now, so far they are pink.

[Rocinante]

O.K., you can scratch that one from my wish list! I've joined the Neofinetia falcata party! But the tag doesn't specify what kind of Neo it is. Can anybody tell me? Can you even tell just from looking at it? I got it from J&L Orchids if that helps at all. I may have to call them tomorrow and ask them. By the way, is that a spike or a very pretty aerial root growing out? I don't see a "claw" as was previously mentioned...

[solay]

If you are talking about the last picture, sorry it is a root. Although you might want to take a really close look since your Neo. has several growths and I bet you're going to get a spike soon if you don't have one already hidden somewhere.

As for the ID maybe Jenny knows. If you go to NWO web site it has descriptions and some pictures of the different types.

[arleneg]

John,

If it just says Neofinetia falcata, then it's the standard form. If it's any of the variety, it should have a cultivar name after it.

Looking at your pics, that's an aerial root. Otherwise, you need to take a closer and clearer shot of the growth you're referring to.

[myorchid]

John
Welcome to the Neo Party!!! Now you will be obsessed like the rest of us and want to spend lots of $$$$ on a small green plant!


Nice looking Neo, probably a Furan if there is no cultivar name.

[articuno75]

OOOOOOooooo John!!! That's a nice size Fu-Ran

Arlene and April are right. If there is no tag displaying the type, then more than likely it is the common Fu-Ran type.

Yours appears to have 5 growths, maybe a couple tiny ones too.

to club Neo!

[kid a]

Yay John! Maybe since it is not in spike now it will be soon! After all it seems like it is time for neo spikes. Speaking of, here is my update picture. The buds are light pink but between the lighting and my non macrolensed camera you can't tell very well.

I told my bf I loved him a few extra times today and told him I want another for my b day!

Oh yeah, I'm not sure if this is falcata or not now. WHat do you guys think? Are there pink falcata's or do they have a different name like the other ones? I may have to go back to hoosier orchids and check out the spikes on the ones they still have to compare.

[myorchid]

Kortney, it looks like you will have a pink flower! How cool is that!!!

[solay]

Wow, I'd be so excited if I got an pink one and was only expecting white. What a great surprise for you. Yay!!!

[articuno75]

Some one a while back said that they had a Neo falcata that was suppose to be all white according to the cross. Even the cultivar names were descriptive of it. Turned out the blooms ended up pink.

So much for names huh?

I can't remember which member told me that...

[kid a]

Oh gosh, I am getting so excited hopefully they will stay pink! I was only expecting white so yes this will be awesome if they stay pink because I wanted a pink one too! Yay!

[bkim]

Those will definitely come out pink!! I'm very curious what variety you really have. Maybe Dr. Lehr can tell you once the flower opens.

[kid a]

Maybe, I hope so, Dr. Glischtenstein (sp?) does not specialize in Japanese plants or neos in general but he said they were all the falcata ones. I will email him when they open to see. I may just have to buy a new camera just for this, lol! I just got a raise so I might buy one this weekend. I am so jealous of all who have a macro lense.

[kid a]

Well I finally got back home this evening and took some pictures with my new camera! I will post them tomorrow! The buds are almost green now but the spurs are still pink! And my peloric Phal Magic Kiss opened up while I was gone.

[articuno75]

Originally Posted by articuno75

Some one a while back said that they had a Neo falcata that was suppose to be all white according to the cross. Even the cultivar names were descriptive of it. Turned out the blooms ended up pink.

So much for names huh?

I can't remember which member told me that...

Oh I remember who it was! It was Cynthia that told me that a while back. I don't remember what the name of the cross on her Neo was though.

[bkim]

Originally Posted by kid a

Well I finally got back home this evening and took some pictures with my new camera! I will post them tomorrow! The buds are almost green now but the spurs are still pink! And my peloric Phal Magic Kiss opened up while I was gone.

That sounds like Shutennou

[kid a]

Ok, Here they are!

[patticake]

Kortney! What a difference a camera makes!!! Your buds are cool! Mine are about the same size. My spurs are definitely white while yours are pink. I can't wait..... I'm guessing that your blooms will be white w/ a pink spur. Green buds usually turn white as they grow. There are green blooms, so who knows?

[myorchid]

Kortney,
that looks so awesome!! I can hardly wait for the blooms to pop! I sure looks like you have pink spurs with a possible white flower (maybe green or pink?).

Keep us updated!

[solay]

The waiting and the excitement!!! Can't wait to see the final outcome of the colors. White with pink spurs sounds good to me. Now green with pink would be wild!

[bkim]

I've never heard or seen a green flower with pink spur Neo. You may have something rare there! I can't wait to see it opened.

[solay]

Neither have I. I was letting my imagination get the best of me since Kortney's Neo is a mystery and the bud is green with pink stems. I was hoping for a weird combo. That would be rare indeed.

[kid a]

Lol! you guys are so funny! I am just hoping the spurs stay pink. I thought the spike and blooms would but they have turned green. There is still a slight tinge of pink on the dorsal sepals of them but I think they will turn green. For some reason I can't get the colors to match exactly in the picture everything comes out a little washed out under my lights. I took some awesome pictures that I will post tomorrow of the phal magic kiss bloom.
I love this camera it makes all the difference in the world! I feel better knowing that you can actually see what I am talking about now!

[solay]

Hee! Hee! Hee! Only a little in the head. A few petals short of a flower. See what I mean? That doesn't make sense at all.

[myorchid]

Can't wait to see the pictures! I was hoping that Kortney had some New, Crazy, colored Neo!!!

[articuno75]

Kid_a~ It looks like they're going to bloom white, maybe a really light tinge of pink. The spur looks short too, for now. It should lengthen in a few days.

[kid a]

Jenny you were right! Over night too! When I got up this morning the spurs were twice the size the were yesterday. They are pulled up really close almost making a oval. Hopefully they will drop back down. I was surprised it grew like that! It was like they just magically got longer but the rest of the spur hadn't adjusted yet.

[bkim]

I hope your spur doesn't go down. It's another trait that tells us your Neo isn't a standard variety. I'm even more intrigued at what you have!!

[kid a]

oohhh! That's awesome lets hope not then. I am trying to win a bid on a neo book of Satomi's right now so I can find out more about them and their different traits. I'll take another picture when I get home tonite to show you guys. I'm stumped I am thinking maybe I should send a picture of the plant and blooms to Dr. Lehr like suggested when it opens to see if it can be identified. I am also bidding on a mini sedieria japonica SEIGYOKUMARU青玉丸!

[bkim]

Originally Posted by kid a

I am also bidding on a mini sedieria japonica SEIGYOKUMARU青玉丸!

I have one of those. It's an awesome plant. Looks almost like a succulent.

[kid a]

I have a Nagoran, I love the smell and have thought about getting another but I liked how small the leaves were compared to the other. Do they have the same flowers as Nagoran?

[bkim]

No idea. I've never seen one in bloom. Given the size, I can't even imagine how it could bloom. Heh.

edit: OMG I can't believe the book is at $46. LOL

[kid a]

I'm still winning the book! Yay! I really want it.
Here are the pictures! The spurs are still pink although it is lighter and the buds themselves are more of a pastel colored green that the pictures show. If you maximize the pictures you can kinda see the pink on the spurs of a few of them but it shows lightly in the pictures.

[articuno75]

From Bkim~

edit: OMG I can't believe the book is at $46. LOL

Yeah, I about died when I seen that the book doubled in price!!!

[kid a]

I wonder how much it is worth, well at least $46 to me. (When I have money I spend it carelessly sometimes) Well dang it just went up to $52.00!!

[bkim]

kida: that is the most confusing Neo I've seen. Haha... it just won't make up its mind what it is. I'm very curious how the flowers will turn out and what variety you have.

I saw the book sell for no more than $25 last time. Maybe Satomi is being smart about it now and is deliberately putting only 1 at a time on auction. kid a, have you tried asking her directly if she can sell you a book? The last time I was buying plants from her directly, she offered a book for $20.

[kid a]

Well dang!

I know my neo is crazy I can't figure it out either! I am confused (or maybe it is confused, lol) too I am thinking the spurs will turn white but who knows it's been one confusing trait after another full of color changes and all.

[kid a]

Someone outbid me on the book at the last minute. They paid $66.99 for it!!! I'm kinda glad I will email Satomi and ask her if she has another.

[arleneg]

Kortney,

I suggested buying the book directly from Satomi. Last month, I won the auction for the book for $21 or so. Dang...$66.99 is waaaaay too much for a thin booklet.

[kid a]

Lol! I think so too!

[Catcym]

I just wanted to have a neo and I went to Japan town this morning. all neo on display are soooo small like a size of dollar coin. I came back empty handed

[kid a]

Awwww! I'm sorry. If you don't want to pay an arm and a leg for one you can get one with with 7-10 growths for $35 plus shipping from Hoosier orchids. Mine had bloomed of two of the growths last year, they have tons of hybrids and good prices for the size and number of growths. PM me if you want more info.

[patticake]

Originally Posted by kid a

Jenny you were right! Over night too! When I got up this morning the spurs were twice the size the were yesterday. They are pulled up really close almost making a oval. Hopefully they will drop back down. I was surprised it grew like that! It was like they just magically got longer but the rest of the spur hadn't adjusted yet.

Kortney, mine curled tight like that just before they bloomed, and then draped down. Yours looks like it's gonna open any second!

[kid a]

The spurs started dropping down last night. It's funny cause it seems like they do all their growing at night!

[patticake]

I bet you'll have a little surprise in the morning!!

[kid a]

Squeeling- I hope so!