Took the Plunge! - Orchid Board

WhiteRabbit · #1 (**permalink**) 11-13-2008, 03:53 AM

I'm am fairly new to the board - had been lurking, devouring information for some time before finally posting

anyway - after reading much about neos I decided to take the plunge! Arrived today! Is potted in coir in clay pot. Normally I re-pot as soon as I get a new plant, but was able to lift the entire plant and coir out of pot and everything seems to be in good shape there lol - is it ok to let it be? (haven't used coir before)

also - my ortho orchid book says medium light for neos, and orchids for dummies says 'bright' light

= don't know which windowsill will be it's home -

I look forward to hearing everyone's advice, tips, and opinions please! lol

camille1585 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-13-2008, 08:21 AM

Yay, another Neo grower!

Several us here are neo crazy, we can't have enough of them! Can't help you out about using coir or not, I have never used that stuff before.
Here's a bit of info on Neos if you want. Fuukiran (Glenn from New World Orchids) started an interesting thread a while ago on winter care of Neos
Growing neofinetia falcata in winter months

And also the Neo care sheet on the NWO website :
Culture of Neofinetia falcata

Do you have an

of your new Neo? I just love these guys!

WhiteRabbit · #3 (**permalink**) 11-13-2008, 05:11 PM

thanks for the welcome and the links camille!

pix of my new chid
- foliage is red-ish, seems to be 'speckley' hope this is not a problem ? I am presuming it is from receiving high light and nothing to worry about but I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong! - I hope they wil anyway!

plant appears to be happy - two newer smaller growths and roots appear healthy

all input, advice, tips, and opinions are greatly welcome!
thanks all!