Neofinetia falcata 'Shukyuden'

[Rick Barry]

Here's a Neofinetia falcata type Shukyuden'

Looks like a Neofinetia from Bizarro World. A bunch of floral segments scrambled and reassembled at random.

Here's another bloom, possibly not fully open, though it's hard to be sure.

No fragrance detectable, so it'll just have to get by on it's good looks.

Regards,
Rick

 

[neo-guy]

Even though i'm an avid Neo lover, i just can't seem to get myself to like these flower forms. A bit too bizarro!
Peter T.

 

[NYEric]

Looks like the petals are doin' the 'nasty'! :evil:

 

[Heather]

Definitely an odd one! I think it's kinda neat, but I can't really figure it out.

 

[SlipperFan]

Good description, scrambled & reassembled at random!

 

[goldenrose]

:rollhappy::rollhappy::rollhappy: I love that first photo!

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

No fragrance detectable, so it'll just have to get by on it's good looks.

Interesting yours has no scent Rick. All of my fuukiran have a strong odor, some more sweet while others are more perfume smelling - this one tends toward the perfume end. Taken one by one the flowers are odd, but I think they are lovely as a group.

 

[Rick Barry]

Interesting yours has no scent Rick. All of my fuukiran have a strong odor, some more sweet while others are more perfume smelling - this one tends toward the perfume end. Taken one by one the flowers are odd, but I think they are lovely as a group.

I stand corrected. After removing the bits of bark and perlite from my nostrils, and sampling the plant in the night-time hours, it does indeed have some fragrance to it. Thanks to KyushuCalanthe (who clearly has considerable expertise on the subject) for seeing the error of my ways.

Mea culpa

Rick

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Thanks to KyushuCalanthe (who clearly has considerable expertise on the subject) for seeing the error of my ways.

Hardy the truth Rick. Prior to coming to Japan I had no experience with fuukiran (or any other Japanese orchid) and only a little with Neofinetia falcata - just one plant that I eventually managed to kill. So, in total I have been growing fuukiran for only about 5 years now. Today I'm visiting a local nursery and no doubt my wallet will be a bit thinner on the return home!

Tom

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

Today I'm visiting a local nursery and no doubt my wallet will be a bit thinner on the return home! Tom

Photos!!!

Odd little blooms there Rick...