This is new to my collection. I bought it in bud from German grower Karge in September as I just cannot seem to resist anything Neofinetia, pure or not… This is a very nice Neofinetia cross called Ascofinetia Peaches, a name obviously inspired by the lovely color. Ascofinetia is an intergeneric hybrid between Ascocentrum and Neofinetia. The seed parent of this particular cross is Ascocentrum curvifolium, with the pollen parent Neofinetia falcata. Much of the shape is clearly Neofinetia, but the color and somewhat larger size can be attributed to the Asctm. curvifolium. A fairly successful result I think, except the scent got lost, but this is pretty common in hybridization actually. I grow it mounted on cork in the new intermediate Neofinetia vivarium, rather bright and humid but not wet.
Ascofinetia Peaches
By Karma|2012-10-28T23:01:37+01:00October 28th, 2012|Categories: My orchids|Tags: Ascocentrum curvifolium, Ascofinetia, Ascofinetia Peaches, flower, Neofinetia falcata, orchid, vivarium|12 Comments
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Karma is a digital nomad graphic artist and writer, orchid nerd and long-distance hiker from Gothenburg, Sweden. Former editor-in-chief for the Swedish Orchid Society magazine, published internationally and held lectures on orchid culture.
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I agree…very nice! I have one in my collection too! Except mine retained the the fragrance as it’s not a clone but grown from seeds of the cross. I love these coral/peachy hues.
Thanks Damien! Yes, the color is very nice, cool that your is fragrant too.
So pretty. I love the color. 🙂
Thanks Misha! 🙂
beautiful combination of colors !
Thanks! I think so too. 🙂
It’s gorgeous, Karma.
Thank you Manuel! 🙂
Very nice, I have one too , I hope it will bloom soon ….
Thank you! 🙂 Good luck with yours. It will probably bloom in the spring/summer.
Love the wild and happy colour combination!
I know… I really do prefer species, but the color of this one made me smile, plus I am weak for anything Neofinetia…