My Neo Fugaku came today

[rangiku]

Red, they just do what they want to do. I really don't do much besides, water, fertilizer, and staking. And, look for spikes every day of the year.

Yes, I know they only bloom in the summer.

[LinhT]

Originally Posted by Red Orchid

As soon as I read your message I realized that it made sense. Adrienne is right on I listen when you speak about Neos. How did you learn so much about them?

I learned from my sensei who has been growing them for a longer time than I have. Satomi is a great resource as well. I also have a book on 315 different varieties.

Originally Posted by rangiku

I have no clue, Red. Was ecstatic to see one spike which now has six tiny green buds. The second longest spike is next to the first, coming out of the same fan, same leaf juncture. Anyone know if this is common?

Yes, this does happen often. Sometimes you can have spikes emerge on one node and another on the node above simultaneously too.

[Red Orchid]

Tracy could you post the name of the book if it is not in Japanese.

Plus, where do you buy those little metal stakes. I have so much to learn i would travel to Neo 101 class.

[rangiku]

Originally Posted by Red Orchid

Plus, where do you buy those little metal stakes. I have so much to learn i would travel to Neo 101 class.

You can make them from plant wire or use bamboo skewers that I cut to size. My Neo guru, Chieko-sensei, gave me some cool clear plastic skewers meant to train Neos.

[Red Orchid]

Originally Posted by rangiku

You can make them from plant wire or use bamboo skewers that I cut to size. My Neo guru, Chieko-sensei, gave me some cool clear plastic skewers meant to train Neos.

Thanks....I need a Neo guru you guys are so helpful though

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by Red Orchid

Thanks....I need a Neo guru you guys are so helpful though

Satomi said she uses small bamboo skewers to train the leaves.

[Red Orchid]

Originally Posted by Call_Me_Bob

Satomi said she uses small bamboo skewers to train the leaves.

Thanks I am on it.

[LinhT]

Originally Posted by Red Orchid

Tracy could you post the name of the book if it is not in Japanese.

Plus, where do you buy those little metal stakes. I have so much to learn i would travel to Neo 101 class.

Unfortunately, the book is in Japanese. I also have some Japanese orchid journals with fuukiran info. I can not read any of them but my father can read Kanji and has translated some of the info for me.

Aside from those, I just have the Seed Engei catalog (in English) and of course, my first piece of fuukiran literature, the OD article, given to me by my sensei. Ginger, every fuukiran fan needs a new sensei, one that you visit and harrass on a regular basis

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[Red Orchid]

Smile, thanks for the info Tracy; for now you and all of the Boarders will continue to be my source of knowledge you guys are great.

[Call_Me_Bob]

Speaking of books, I'm told that Carol Beule is helping Satomi put together a book in english ALL ABOUT FUKIRAN! Hopefully for introduction at the next WOC!