Orchid Spotlights! Two fragrant showstoppers - Neofinetia (Vanda) falcata and Cycnoches lehmannii

Hi everyone, it's Annabel, welcome back to my channel! In today's video, I am going to talk a bit about two quite special orchids which have been in bloom over the last month or two- the formerly Neofinetia, now Vanda falcata, and the Cycnoches lehmannii. Neither are particularly great specimens at the moment- work in progress, but I am super happy to have both in bloom :-)

Previous videos:
Neofinetia and hybrid full collection:    • Neofinetia Hybrids : Introduction To ...  
Full Catasetum Collection:    • Full Catasetum Collection Intro + Pro...  
Catasetum Spring Update:    • Catasetum Spring Updates | My Winter ...  

Timestamps:
Introduction 00:00
Neofinetia falcata 01:00
Flower and fragrance 02:00
Flower forms 03:45
Leaf form: 05:00
Potting: 05:50
Variegation and slow growth: 06:30
Cycnoches lehmannii 07:40
Fragrance 08:15
Cycnoches smaller growth pattern 08:40
Flower longevity 10:30
Comparison to hybrids 11:30

Thanks so much for watching! 🙂 Pop any comments or questions down below- I am not by any means a pro on either of these orchids, although I have alot of Neofinetia and hybrids now that all grow extremely well for my, this variegated form is the slowest growing of my Neo collection!
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❀ My Orchid Room ❀
UK Spare Bedroom Currently Moving to a New House
Temps- 18-35C
Humidity 50-75%.
Artificial lighting, supplemented with daylight
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✩ Plant Products I Use & Love ✩
Quick Disclaimer - These are products I genuinely love, buy and use- I wouldn't list something I didn't use regularly and purchase myself. I've provided links to try and make them easier to find, some of these are Amazon affiliate links. If you choose to purchase any of these products through the Amazon links below, I may get a small percentage towards future purchases, which really helps!

❀ Inorganic Media ❀
RHS Alpine Horticultural grit or washed gravel- non wicking pebble top layer
LECA - Canna Aqua Brand: https://amzn.to/2Z5sPPy
or IKEA
Pumice : Medium grade ~10mm : https://amzn.to/3aTCIFn Or Kaizen bonsai, small or large grade: https://bit.ly/3aeYKRW
Synthic: UK supplier https://bit.ly/2RCb4oI
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Perlite, Lava Rock

❃ Organic media ❃
Sphagnum moss by Besgrow
Orchiata bark- UK Supplier: https://bit.ly/3elQItD
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💧Water & Nutrients🌱
ZeroWater Filter: https://amzn.to/2KaaYjP
Rain Mix:
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Akerne: https://bit.ly/2XEj3W3
Silicon: https://amzn.to/2K41IxJ
Seaweed: Maxicrop: https://amzn.to/2VbQ0rv Or Envii: https://amzn.to/3fZ1bek
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Systemic insecticide Bug Clear Ultra (5g/l Acetamiprid):
Large size, better value but lacks dosing: https://amzn.to/39nTzzS (Use at 10ml/litre)
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💡 Lighting 💡
Lower Light Orchids (Phalaenopsis, Oncidiums)
Cool white LAP '4000K' under cabinet lighting- Screwfix: https://bit.ly/2V5KBlv
IKEA Tertial Lamps: https://bit.ly/2Vs492t
Fitted with 1500 lumen LED bulbs: https://amzn.to/36RnRsG

High Light Orchids (Vandas, Cattleyas)
GEMMA Lights: https://bit.ly/34CqY7Z , 10% discount with code 'OrchidRoom'
Mars Hydro TS600
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❃ Shelving ❃
Wire shelving, Hartleys direct: https://bit.ly/2REpeWl
Metal shelving IKEA Mulig : https://bit.ly/3bkUjGc

✩ Pots ✩
13cm Buckets Amazon: https://amzn.to/2V92cci (£~20 for 35)
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Cheaper alternatives to Elho outers:
18cm white pot cover: https://bit.ly/3cmwTRb
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Wick for self watering pots: https://amzn.to/2sMuWM7

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