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Introduction to the Characteristics of the Flat-Shouldered Lotus-Petal Variety of Cymbidium tortisepalum
Originally named lotus-type yellow hemp Cymbidium tortisepalum. The flower color is dull yellow, with green-purple veining, and the main vein is darker in color. The mid-to-front part of the main petal and lateral petals is broad, with a narrowed base and flared corners; the petal tips have tight edges and a slight hook, with 7 veins. The column petals are closed together as mussel-shell petals, with no gap. The lip is broad and round, bearing heavy coarse red dots and red blotches.
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What does "drooping shoulders" mean in orchids? A detailed explanation of orchid shoulder positions
The standard for drooping shoulders in lotus-petal orchids differs from that in plum-petal orchids. For lotus-petal orchids, if the tips of the two lateral petals are in a straight line, it is not considered drooping shoulders, whereas for plum-petal orchids, only when the midlines of the two lateral petals are in a straight line is it not considered drooping shoulders! Drooping shoulders are caused by insufficient stem elongation, and cool, humid conditions can solve the problem. Heavy watering affects the length of the petals and the speed of blooming. In some cases, it is due to repotting...
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