My first neo (Neo. Falcata) - Orchid Board

JennS · #1 08-29-2008, 04:13 PM

everyone! I just got my first Neo last week at this great sale that Tom Ritter Orchids was having (they are actually named Tropical Orchids or something like that now). Anyway, working on getting pictures taken and posting them has been a challenge, but I think I finally got it. This also happens to be my first mount and I think it looks very cute. Feel free to tell me if anything looks wrong.

I also thought I would mention that it has 3 fans. How long till it might bloom? Maybe next year? The cost was also $12.50 which I was pretty happy with.

JennS · #2 08-29-2008, 04:15 PM

Thought I would try again...maybe bigger and not sideways?

Ross · #3 08-29-2008, 04:22 PM

Hard to tell. Three of mine bloomed earlier this year and one is about to spike and bloom. I'd say: maybe anytime!

JennS · #4 08-29-2008, 04:26 PM

Ok, well try as I might I cannot figure out how to turn them. THanks for looking anyway!

Ross · #5 08-29-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JennS

Ok, well try as I might I cannot figure out how to turn them. THanks for looking anyway!

They have to be turned (rotated) before submitting to your gallery.

JennS · #6 08-29-2008, 04:50 PM

I finally figuered that out after 2 hours of playing! Thanks Ross!!!!

LinhT · #7 08-30-2008, 09:13 PM

Congrats on your 1st neo, Jenn. It looks like blooming size. I bet if it gets enough light with the right day and night temps, it will bloom for you. If you give it the cool, dry, bright winter rest, it will probably bloom even better for you next summer. Hope your new baby does well!

JennS · #8 08-31-2008, 11:26 AM

Thanks for the tips. I can't wait to smell and see those beautiful blooms! Now I have to practice that patience thing!

gmdiaz · #9 09-01-2008, 07:13 PM

Be sure to check out New World Orchids culture info for these!

Culture of Neofinetia falcata - Fu Ran, the Japanese Wind Orchid

And be ready for blooms next spring! They're well worth the wait!