Neofinitea falcata "Tokunoshima" - Orchid Board

jim blanford · #1 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 10:17 PM

Has anyone heard of or seen this orchid. I bought one at the WOC in Fl, it's in bloom now and looks just great but I can't find it anywhere. Here's a pic of it a few days ago it's now open all the way, thanks..... Jim.

natasha · #2 (**permalink**) 07-01-2009, 10:22 PM

i couldn't help but say 'nice pot!'... its a pity i can't do neos...

LinhT · #3 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jim blanford

Has anyone heard of or seen this orchid. I bought one at the WOC in Fl, it's in bloom now and looks just great but I can't find it anywhere. Here's a pic of it a few days ago it's now open all the way, thanks..... Jim.

Have not heard of it but from the name, it should have the shima (distinct bands/ stripes) variegation. I can't tell if your plant is variegated from the picture but the blooms are very nice. Good growing!

lambelkip · #4 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 01:59 AM

Tokunoshima (徳之島) is the name of the island it comes from. in this case, shima means "island"(島), not stripes/silk threads(縞).
Tokunoshima is one of the Amami islands, and neos from there are commonly sold as Amami island furan. yours is a very nice specimen.

**Don Perusse** · #5 (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 11:34 AM

When I first read I asked my wife for the meaning and she said the same as Kip. Mind you not that I doubted Kip but my wife is Japanese so I thought I would ask. Anyway, it's a beautiful Neo. pot and all!

DON

LinhT · #6 (**permalink**) 07-03-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by lambelkip

Tokunoshima (徳之島) is the name of the island it comes from. in this case, shima means "island"(島), not stripes/silk threads(縞).
Tokunoshima is one of the Amami islands, and neos from there are commonly sold as Amami island furan. yours is a very nice specimen.

Aaah! Good to know, thanks Kip!