Phalaenopsis are easy to get to bloom, I think that is why they are popular. If you provide all the right cultural requirements, Phalaenopsis will produce flowers. Neofinetia, not so easy. I have only grown my plants for three seasons. I started acquiring Neos in May, last year. I have followed as carefully as possible every season's cultural requirements.
For example, since mid-November, I have kept them in a grow space that provided bright light--western facing window, relative humidity around 50%, regular circulating air, room temperatures that was around 55*F over night, and up to 64*F. I watered slightly--just enough to dampen the outer layers of the mound and to increase humidity around the plant's base. I did this once a week. Since mid-March, I have increased the volume of water but still watering once a week.
As you have experienced, many of my plants are growing lots of roots. I also see many small growths around the Tsuke that might be flower spikes, or new growths. I have surmised that Neofinetia will respond on its own timetable. I have learned to appreciate what the plant produces--more roots? Great! New leaves, new variegation, new fans? Thank you! Flowers? That would be nice, if its not too much bother.
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