This is one of my absolute favorite Neofinetia, bought from a friend back in March. The color of the spur is just amazing and I love the shape of the small flowers. I am not good at describing scents, but I can assure you that it smells absolutely divine. Perhaps a bit of jasmine and coconut mixed with a drop of vanilla… The Phal Miva Fragrans which is blooming in the same viv. does not stand a chance fragrance wise, neither in intensity nor scent – despite the name.
Although it is tradition to grow these in small clay pots in a mound of sphagnum moss I prefer to grow mine mounted. It hangs in the warm vivarium fairly bright, close to the lights. Neofinetia grow primarily attached to tree branches so they enjoy near full sun in the winter after the trees loose their leaves. It wants warmer temperatures, high humidity and plenty of water when in active growth, but prefers a cooler and dryer period in the winter when it is resting.
I think every orchid collector should make room for at least one Neofinetia. It won’t take up much space, the whole plant measures no more than 10-12 cm across and pretty much has it all… timeless elegance, stunning beauty and a nice scent to boot.
absolutamente preciosa !!!
Muchas gracias mi amigo!!
Hello!!!
Wow what a nice orchid!!
Where can I get me one of theses!
It seems like every orchid you have I want!! LOL
Nicole 🙂
Ha ha… well, what can I say, I have good taste! 😉 For Neofinetia New World Orchids is really your best (if not only bet). Good luck! 🙂
That is a fine looking Neo! I love the color of the nectar spurs. I got the link to the photo from the comment you left on my blog. We should provide reciprocal links of our blogs. If that’s OK with you, I’ll put the link to your site on mine.
Thanks Doc! 🙂 Yes I agree, the nectar spurs on this particular cultivar is very nice. Feel free to link me if you like, I added a link to your blog on my site.
I really love your Orchyds.
I’m writing from Argentina.
I started collwcting orchyds some months ago, (Thanks to a bring of my brother).
My live changed at all! and more after knowing your blog, You have an AWESOME convination of Technology, Elegance and exotic species!
Congratulation.
About the Neofinetia falcata ‘Shutenno’, is GREAT!! Levelly!! I’ll try to find a plant on Brasil in my next business trip.
Cheers!
Thanks a lot Pablo! It is always nice to hear about new members of the “club”. Be warned, it is a lifelong addiction this thing with orchids. Once you are hooked there is no going back. 😉 I am also very happy to hear that you enjoy my blog and I hope you find a Neofinetia on your next trip, they are fantastic!
Wow! Amazing picture.
I want to make discover these incredible Neofinetia faclcata to French orchids lovers.
Do you allow me too use one of your picture on my website, please.
If not, I can put it out immediatly.
Enjoy your day.
Clo
Thanks Clo! Nice to hear that you like my photos. 🙂 I would prefer you do not use them on your site though, since it is for profit… But feel free to put a link to my site/photos for your readers – if you want to. Take care!
Hi Karma, I need help with the care of my small Neofinetia falcata ‘Shutenno’. I bought it just a couple of weeks ago and some of the leaves are turning yellow and it looks like the stem or trunk of the plant is starting to turn yellow. I had not watered but it seemed quite dry and light in weight. One of the tiny roots looked as if it was shrivelling so in desperation I have watered it thoroughly. I had the plant in an east window but moved it to an unshaded south window with lots of sun. Please tell me what I am doing wrong! Thank you for any assistance.
Hi Lori! Hard to answer your question without knowing a bit more. But I am a little confused why you have not watered it since you got it? You say for a couple of weeks, and now the plant feels light the roots are shriveling… Sounds like it desperately needs water! If you are growing it mounted and bare root like I do it will need water pretty much every day, and kept in a more humid environment than a windowsill can provide, like a greenhouse or vivarium. If you grow it in a pot with sphagnum moss (recommended for windowsill culture) I would recommend watering it so the moss is always a little damp/moist but not soaking wet. Keep it evenly wet the warmer part of the year, but allow it to dry out a little more during the cooler part of the year while at the same time placing it in a slightly cooler location. Neos grow best intermed/warm and moist when active and intermed/cool and a little drier when resting. Good luck!