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A Detailed Guide to Chinese Orchid Cultivation and Appreciation Methods
The iris and orchid grow in hidden valleys, yet they do not cease to be fragrant because no one is there; a gentleman cultivates the Way and establishes virtue, and does not change his integrity because of poverty and hardship.
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What kind of orchid is Wangyou Huilan? Characteristics and care guide
Wangyou, a new variety of Huilan (Cymbidium faberi), a new green Huilan cultivar "Yimei", also known as Wangyou. Bred by Zhang Yimin of Nantong, Jiangsu. In the history of new cultivars, a green Huilan "Yipin" was once selected, derived from Wuxi Zhuang and now extinct. "Wangyou" has three outer petals with contracted bases and rounded tips, semi-hard silkworm-moth-shaped column petals that are round and neat, a ruyi-shaped lip, and jade-green flowers. The leaves are ring-shaped and drooping, medium-wide, with low and loose leaf bases.
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What Is the Starry Lotus Petal Orchid? A Detailed Guide
Starry, a new cultivar of the Lotus Petal Orchid
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How to help cymbidium orchids (Cymbidium faberi) settle into a new pot? A detailed guide to practical care tips
"Settling in" refers to the period a plant needs to adapt to its new pot environment after repotting. Cymbidium orchids settle in earlier than Chinese orchids (Cymbidium spp.), which means the cost of settling in is higher for cymbidiums than for Chinese orchids. As a result, cymbidiums are more prone to decline than Chinese orchids. Chinese orchids can be repotted often, but if you want to repot a cymbidium, you need to think twice before acting. Cymbidiums sometimes take years to settle in; generally speaking, a cymbidium that has been repotted for over a year...
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Wumeng He Chunlan Variety Characteristics and Appreciation Guide
Wumeng He: A Chunlan (Cymbidium goeringii) variety with lotus-petal form, a famous cultivar. Wumeng He won the gold award at the 2001 Guiyang National Orchid Exhibition. Characteristics: leaves 35-50cm long, 0.6-1.2cm wide, broad and drooping. The three outer petals are short and broad, tightly held, with narrowed bases and level shoulders. Mussel-shell-shaped pollinia, rolled lip, U-shaped red spots. The five petals are yellow-green, with the inner surface of the pollinia and the stem stalk crimson red. Coloring...
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A Detailed Guide to the Characteristics and Care of the Cymbidium goeringii 'Fairy' Variety
Cymbidium goeringii 'Fairy': Selected in the early years by Ningbo orchid-growing elder Chen Jia'en; this variety's blooms are ethereal and fairy-like; the flower color is fresh and crisp. The outer petals of this flower are slender, with a single-character shoulder (flat, level petals), and a clean, bright center, giving a true feeling of a fairy descending to the mortal world. It is very rarely circulated. The flower color is tender green, with level shoulders full of spirit. The overall impression is one of immortal grace and extraordinary refinement; after seeing so many round, plump plum and lotus types, having such a slender, bony beauty in an orchid garden has a distinctive charm. The plump and the slender each have their own merits.
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What variety is Sujunhe Jianlan? A comprehensive guide
Sujunhe, a new hybrid variety of Jianlan (Cymbidium ensifolium), is a new artificial hybrid. Because its plant form and flower shape are similar to those of Junhe, the top lotus-petal variety of Sijilan (Cymbidium ensifolium), orchid-world masters named it Sujunhe. This variety has a strong sprouting rate and high stress resistance.
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How to choose a pot for orchids? A guide to picking the right orchid pot
Xinhai Orchid Studio I. Orchid pots: Common pots used for growing orchids include plastic pots, clay pots, earthen pots and zisha (purple clay) pots. Plastic pots have the advantages of being economical, light, durable, and decent-looking; clay pots and earthen pots have the advantages of breathability and moisture retention, and many have rustic, beautiful shapes at a not-too-high price; zisha pots have the advantage of breathability,...
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A Complete Guide to Cymbidium faberi Classification and Appreciation
When faced with a rare flower like Cuixiang (Jade Fragrance), one cannot help but marvel at nature's craftsmanship. In order to preserve the plant's strength so that it might soon produce a robust shoot, the flower stalk was cut off. Although we can no longer continue to admire her loveliness, the nine blooms already open are enough for you to appreciate and experience the wonder of "Cuixiang."
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A detailed guide to cultivating small seedlings, young seedlings, old seedlings and weak seedlings
When I first started growing orchids, I often killed small, young, old and weak seedlings. Later, through repeated practice, I proved that using sphagnum moss to cover the pseudobulb area is a fairly ideal method. No matter how small or weak the seedling is, as long as the moisture is controlled properly, there is almost no damping-off. I now present my method with pictures below so that fellow orchid growers can refer to it...
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