Growing Neofinetia falcata in winter months

[DelawareJim]

Rosie and David;

My apologies if I seemed rather harsh. It wasn't meant as such. I guess I was a bit tired yesterday.

David;

Glenn can help you select good starter plants too if you want. He recommended Amami Island as a good starter which I love. It's a slightly bigger plant, has bigger flowers, and since it comes from near the southern end of the Ryukyu Island near Okinawa, it seems to be a bit more forgiving with warmer winter temps like you would find indoors.

Cheers.
Jim

[another.one]

3 years and no posts... O_o I wonder if I will even get an answer. One can only try...
I have had a Neo. 'Rainbow' since 9/2010. I gave it too much sun to start and sunburned it really good. Since then I have had some growth but not too much. I get one new fan a year and not much else. No blooms, spikes, etc.
I have read that Neo are slow growers but isn't this a bit too slow?
I have added a few more Neos since I got bit by the bug in 2010 and similar situation. I grow mounded in sphag, live in Southern Cali, and water when "crunchy."
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by another.one

3 years and no posts... O_o I wonder if I will even get an answer. One can only try...
I have had a Neo. 'Rainbow' since 9/2010. I gave it too much sun to start and sunburned it really good. Since then I have had some growth but not too much. I get one new fan a year and not much else. No blooms, spikes, etc.
I have read that Neo are slow growers but isn't this a bit too slow?
I have added a few more Neos since I got bit by the bug in 2010 and similar situation. I grow mounded in sphag, live in Southern Cali, and water when "crunchy."
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

I believe the one is Darwinara Rainbow Stars (Neofinetia x Darwinara Charm) - further parentage info can be found here:
Darwinara Rainbow Stars - Orchids Wiki
Are you able to post a pic?

Neofinetias like to be bright, somewhat cool, and somewhat dry in winter. I'm not sure about Darwinara, tho.

[another.one]

Here is a picture. No blooms since I got it. So this just the plant.
Thanks for answering!

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by another.one

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Here is a picture. No blooms since I got it. So this just the plant.
Thanks for answering!

I'm not an expert, so I can't say for certain that it is a hybrid, but I think it's likely. So, that may not want the cool, dry winter.

The most recent leaves are smaller than the older ones, so there may be an issue - how are the roots?

You are probably likely to get more replies if you start a new thread

[another.one]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

I'm not an expert, so I can't say for certain that it is a hybrid, but I think it's likely. So, that may not want the cool, dry winter.

The most recent leaves are smaller than the older ones, so there may be an issue - how are the roots?

You are probably likely to get more replies if you start a new thread

You know... It never occurred to me to start a new thread. I don't know where my brain went but it sure wasn't here! Ha ha ha~
And yes, the roots are not prolific and great on my Rainbows. But time and love will heal!
Thanks again!