Species Orchid, Neofinetia, Wind Orchid
Neofinetiafalcata

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Neofinetia (nee-oh-fin-EE-tee-uh)
Species: falcata (fal-KAY-tuh)

Synonym:Aerides thunbergii

Synonym:Angorchis falcata

Synonym:Angraecopsis falcata

Synonym:Angraecum falcatum

Synonym:Finetia falcata

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed