New Neofinetia Yoroidoushi and Benisuzume

[Pattywack]

I recently received my order from Satomi, two beautiful Neofinetia. The Yoroidoushi is a small needle leaf plant and I believe the name translates to Dagger. There are six fans on this plant, it really is nice. The Yoroidoushi was formerly known as Chousentetsu. I think this plant is difficult to flower.

The Benisuzume is not a bean leaf size though not as large as some. Maybe four inch leaf span? There are ten fans on this plant, some are new, small fans. The name translates to Red Sparrow, I like that as the flowers are called red though they are actually pink. I had been waiting for Satomi to list this plant as the flowers are “supposed “ to smell like bubblegum! Now who doesn’t like bubblegum fragrance?

The two plants are very healthy and I hope to see blooms next season. Here are a couple pictures of each.