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A Complete and Detailed Introduction to Chinese Cymbidium goeringii Varieties
Cymbidium goeringii 'Crystal Lily', which once won an award at the Jiangsu (Suzhou) Cymbidium goeringii Exhibition.
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Aesthetic Appreciation of the Plain-Centered Orchid Varieties Zhizu and Yuepei
Qiandao Lanchi Let me first talk about the pure aesthetics of orchids. Judging orchid fragrance comes first. As for evaluating the merits of the scent, I will not say much (it is related to an individual's nasal sensitivity and preferences). Next is spiritual charm. Here I will not divide it into fine categories, but only discuss the overall harmony of the flower-and-leaf combination, as well as the spirit of the flower and the elegance of the leaves...
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A inventory of famous Cymbidium goeringii varieties: 169 cultivars are already extinct
The cultivation of Cymbidium goeringii varieties can be traced back to the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, more than 360 years ago. According to ancient orchid manuals, the total number of historical Cymbidium goeringii petal-type flowers is about 418 varieties. This article includes 162 extinct varieties. The varieties recorded refer to "Lan Hui Tong Xin Lu," "Lan Hui Zhen Zhuan," "Lan Yan Shu Lue," "Lan Hui Xiao Shi," "Wu Xing Lan Hui Pu," "Yi Lan Si Shuo...
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Appreciation of Striped-Leaf Striped-Flower Plum-Petal Orchid Varieties
This flower was collected in the autumn of 2007 by Xu Jiqiang of Dongshan Village, Ru'ao Town, Xinchang County, Zhejiang Province, on Wannian Mountain at the border between Xinchang and Tiantai, and it stabilized after flowering twice again, in 2012 and 2014. Unnamed!
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What Are the Eight Classic Old Varieties of Chinese Cymbidium (Chunlan)? An Appreciation of Classic Cultivars
This article, titled "An Appreciation of the Eight Classic Old Varieties of Chinese Cymbidium (Chunlan)," introduces fellow flower enthusiasts to information about the eight classic old varieties of Chunlan. Since the Qing Dynasty, the orchid circles of Jiangsu and Zhejiang have classified famous Chunlan varieties into five categories: plum petal, lotus petal, narcissus petal, plain heart, and rare types (including butterfly petals). By the early years of the Republic of China, the "eight classic old varieties of Chunlan" were selected: Song Mei, Ji Yuan, Long Zi, Wan Zi, Wang Zi...
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A grand review of classic Cymbidium goeringii varieties, introducing you to the traditional famous cultivars
There are many orchid varieties. Beginners who have just started growing orchids have no experience and want to grow every variety, so they are very blind and confused when introducing plants. Beginners who introduce orchids have taken detours. After several years of reflection, orchids are not about quantity but about quality, and when introducing plants one should not excessively pursue high-priced orchids, because in the face of time everything is fleeting. Plum petal: Song Mei plum type...
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How to Choose Cymbidium faberi Varieties? A Practical Variety Recommendation Guide
Bred by Teacher Hu Jiang of Tiantai. Teacher Hu said during his lifetime that this flower was purchased from a mountain farmer, and it cannot be confirmed which mountain it was dug from. But several of the series of Cymbidium goeringii he bred have already been named after Huading, so this flower was named Huading Su. The wild-collected plant type is tall and coarse; in the early period the plants Teacher Hu grew were also relatively tall, with leaf span reaching 30 cm...
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Complete collection of Cymbidium ensifolium variety pictures, featuring 32 varieties in total
This article is a collection of Cymbidium ensifolium variety pictures compiled and organized by the editor, totaling 33 varieties. In front of each picture there is a brief introduction to the corresponding variety, so orchid enthusiasts can not only look at the pictures but also learn about the characteristics of each variety....
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What are the pros and cons of some Cymbidium ensifolium varieties?
There are quite a few orchid enthusiasts who love Cymbidium ensifolium, but for flower lovers who are new to the hobby, understanding the pros and cons of some Cymbidium ensifolium varieties is very important. This article compiles the pros and cons of 15 Cymbidium ensifolium varieties, hoping to help novice orchid enthusiasts!...
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When Do Orchids Bloom? A Detailed Guide to Blooming Times of Different Varieties
If a gardening enthusiast wants to know when orchids bloom, they first need to confirm the variety of orchid they are growing, because different orchids have different blooming times. In addition, because our care environments differ, even orchids of the same variety may have different blooming times...
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