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How do hybrid varieties of Cymbidium faberi differ from traditional varieties
In 2003, collected in Hubei, both foliage and flower are exceptional (the foliage is crystal-patterned, the flower is a lotus-type narcissus form). When collected, it was 4 plants with flowers and soil, no divisions seen. The plants are about 30-plus cm tall, with crystal striping, distinctive features. Leaf posture is semi-upright, leaves wide and thick (widest leaf about 2 cm). The flower opens as a large lotus-type narcissus, outer petals with narrowed base and rounded tips, the column...
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What is the difference between Mammillaria hahniana and Mammillaria bocasana? A quick guide to telling these two cactus species apart
Both plants belong to the Cactaceae family, so they do look somewhat alike. However, there are quite a few differences between them too. Some can be seen in the pictures, and some cannot, so what exactly are these differences?
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What is the difference between Picrorhiza kurroa and Coptis chinensis? Learn to tell them apart correctly
We all know that both of these plants can be used as medicinal herbs, though we are probably more familiar with the second one. Whether as plants or as medicinal herbs, they are somewhat similar. However, there must be differences between them. So where exactly do the differences lie?
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What is the difference between official-type and novelty-type? Explained in one article
Mr. Zhang Zhangxi's exhibited Cymbidium faberi 'Baoshi'
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What Is the Difference Between Huang Fei and Huang Fei? Explained Clearly in One Article
The characteristics of Huang Fei: the leaves are bright yellow first, and after the buds grow into seedlings the leaves turn yellow-green, with a leaf shape that is semi-arched and drooping. The buds and flower stems are emerald green before opening, and after the first flower blooms the color changes from emerald green to golden yellow; the drawback is that once the petals open they curl backward. The flowering characteristics of Huang Fei: the flower stems have a strong fleshy texture, and the flower stems lean every which way when the buds are in small rows; the bud color is yellow wrapped with green...
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What are the differences between a wick stalk and a woody stalk?
A wick stalk is spoken of in contrast to a woody stalk. Compared with a woody stalk, a wick stalk is somewhat thinner, generally uniform in thickness from top to bottom, and its small flower stalks are longer; generally speaking, the angle between the small flower stalks and the flower stalk is larger, the flowers turn on their stems better, and the spacing between flowers is open and airy, with green cymbidiums being the majority; a woody stalk is generally thick at the bottom and thin at the top, with short, small flower stalks, and apart from old red cymbidium varieties such as Chengguanyuan, the flower stems generally do not turn well...
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What is the difference between dry-method orchid growing and wet-method orchid growing?
For a long time, people have basically used the dry method to grow orchids. The advantages of this cultivation method are that materials are easy to obtain, operation is simple, management is easy, and it is close to the natural state. If cultivated properly, orchids grow well, with many flowers and fragrant blooms; but the disadvantages are also very obvious...
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What is the difference between Cymbidium sinense and Cymbidium kanran? A quick guide to telling the two orchids apart
Many orchid growers cannot tell the difference between Cymbidium sinense and Cymbidium kanran, especially when they are not in flower. Generally speaking, Cymbidium sinense and Cymbidium kanran are very easy to tell apart by appearance, but once you come across a Cymbidium sinense with relatively narrow, long leaves and a Cymbidium kanran, it becomes harder to distinguish them...
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What Is the Difference Between Large-Leaf Cold Orchid and Fine-Leaf Cold Orchid? A Detailed Illustrated Guide
In the usual sense, cold orchid (Cymbidium kanran) refers to the winter-blooming winter cold orchid, whose flowering period is mostly concentrated from mid-to-late October to December. According to differences in various characteristics, it is further divided into large-leaf cold orchid and fine-leaf cold orchid. Below we discuss the differences between large-leaf cold orchid and fine-leaf cold orchid....
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What is the difference in leaf type between Song Mei and Ji Yuan?
Origin: Gulin, Sichuan. Lush green leaves shine against purple clouds, red scapes and orioles display their beauty, the plain lip stuns with tender colors, a dignified and lovely posture, Li Xun flower. Cui Hong Su, a new red-flowered variety of Cymbidium goeringii (spring orchid). The three outer sepals are green as jade, the inner segments are bright red, and red coloration covers the entire lip. The plant type is stiff and upright, 0.8 cm wide, leaves about 30 cm long, new shoots emerge deep purplish-red,...
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