[gabriel70]

I have read up on neofinetia falcata. Any suggestions on the proper way of potting them. I have had mine for 1 year. Same roots. No growth; except for the 2 keikis(sp?). The keikis have not grown. I have the neofinetia in medium to course bark with moss around the base. I water with rainwater; fertilize every other watering. Temps. during the day: 72f-80f. Humidity is around 50-70%. Patience around 20% and dropping. :hitmyself:/>

[islaverde]

gabriel70, on Jan 15 2008, 02:28 AM, said:

I have read up on neofinetia falcata. Any suggestions on the proper way of potting them. I have had mine for 1 year. Same roots. No growth; except for the 2 keikis(sp?). The keikis have not grown. I have the neofinetia in medium to course bark with moss around the base. I water with rainwater; fertilize every other watering. Temps. during the day: 72f-80f. Humidity is around 50-70%. Patience around 20% and dropping. :hitmyself:/>

Is it too wet? The Japanese have a unique way of potting them on a mound of moss.

[jythong]

Which country are you growing in?
There is an excellent article on growing neofinetas written by Jason Fischer in the Orchid Digest Vol 70-2...with a step by step guide on how to pot it in a moss mound in a fuuran pot.

[gabriel70]

I am in the U.S.A. Fuuran pots? I have to read that article. Thank you all.

[Robin]

Neofinetia falcata is a miniature vandaceous plant =>
1. do not bury the roots under sphagmum moss or anything that retains too much water lest the plant's roots rot.
2. cultivate the plant under warmer and brighter conditions (but not to the extent of prolonged exposure to direct sunlight).
3. if you place is very humid, you can even mount it on a small and nice piece of cork bark.
4. this species can be fed a weak dosage of fertilizers on a weekly basis (but please do not overfeed).

[noodle]

Robin, on Jan 17 2008, 12:36 PM, said:

Neofinetia falcata is a miniature vandaceous plant =>
1. do not bury the roots under sphagmum moss or anything that retains too much water lest the plant's roots rot.
2. cultivate the plant under warmer and brighter conditions (but not to the extent of prolonged exposure to direct sunlight).
3. if you place is very humid, you can even mount it on a small and nice piece of cork bark.
4. this species can be fed a weak dosage of fertilizers on a weekly basis (but please do not overfeed).

My variegated neo falcata was flowering then I mean.. last wk :P/>

[rockhop]

Ian, where's the photo? :huh:/>

[cookies]

gabriel70, on 15 January 2008 - 02:28 AM, said:

I have read up on neofinetia falcata. Any suggestions on the proper way of potting them. I have had mine for 1 year. Same roots. No growth; except for the 2 keikis(sp?). The keikis have not grown. I have the neofinetia in medium to course bark with moss around the base. I water with rainwater; fertilize every other watering. Temps. during the day: 72f-80f. Humidity is around 50-70%. Patience around 20% and dropping. :hitmyself:/>

They like to be placed in airy places, where it is very humid. I used have a mounted piece against the wall, and it almost died, until i moved it to a bright humid spot. I think it isn't a must to have sphagnum because mine is grown directly mounted to wood. If roots are growing well, you are on your way to success.