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Old 07-09-2013, 02:42 PM
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Wow, that's impressive. I'm not such a Neo fan but that one is just stunning.
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Old 07-09-2013, 04:44 PM
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Great growing, Sonya, and a wonderful plant.
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Old 07-09-2013, 05:55 PM
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VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!wow
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Old 07-09-2013, 08:44 PM
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Wow, that's impressive. I'm not such a Neo fan but that one is just stunning.
Thanks, Rosie

It was more impressive last year with more spikes and blooms, but I'm still quite happy with it

I've come to like the species very much, mostly due to their hardiness and variety
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Thank you Ron I feel the plant deserves most of the credit - it's pretty non-demanding and presents me with many blooms every year, with little effort from myself
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Old 07-10-2013, 01:01 PM
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Sonya,

Very impressive plant!

I have a smaller neo in spike for the first time (for me). It's planted in medium to coarse bark and has tons of aerial roots. Since we share pretty much the same climate, I was curious what your watering regime looks like. Do you mist roots in between waterings? If so, do you take special care not to mist the spikes/buds/flowers?

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Old 07-10-2013, 02:08 PM
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Wow Sonya, nicely grown!
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Old 07-10-2013, 11:06 PM
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Sonya,

Very impressive plant!

I have a smaller neo in spike for the first time (for me). It's planted in medium to coarse bark and has tons of aerial roots. Since we share pretty much the same climate, I was curious what your watering regime looks like. Do you mist roots in between waterings? If so, do you take special care not to mist the spikes/buds/flowers?

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Aww, thank you!

I do occasionally spritz aerial roots in-between waterings. I try to limit it, so as to not keep the media too wet (this one is in a 4" plastic pot, and slower drying than my smaller neos) So, maybe once or twice a week in-between regular watering.

With the spritzing of the aerial roots, this one goes about 4-5 days in-between watering in summer; a week or longer in winter - but smaller pots would likely require more frequent watering. I also have the heat set low in winter, so drying is slower than in a warmer (and dryer, from the forced air heat) home

This has fewer aerial roots now than previously - I potted it into the 4" pot from 3" later last year, and I tucked as many aerial roots as I could into the bigger pot - but of course, it has started more since then I love crazy Neo roots!

I do try to avoid wetting larger buds as well as blooms. Unavoidable to get some water on them with all the growth of this plant But I do aim the spray at the intended roots, rather than 'mist' the plant overall. With the warm, dry daytimes in summer, the bit of water on buds or blooms hasn't damaged them.

I can't wait to see pix of your blooms!

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Old 07-10-2013, 11:15 PM
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I keep coming back to this thread for the pics of this awesome specimen
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