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Whether an orchid is of good quality can be told by looking at the leaf tip
(1) Single and double arrow leaf groove. Only varieties with thicker leaves have this leaf groove. Besides enhancing the artistic beauty of the leaves, it also indicates a higher grade of the flower. (2) Round leaf tip, blunt-round leaf tip, blunt-pointed leaf tip, smoothly pointed leaf tip. These leaf tips are commonly found in dwarf orchids and semi-dwarf orchids. Varieties with such leaf tips may also have flowers of a higher grade. If it is a variety with longer leaves and has such a leaf tip, it is likewise possible that its flower grade is also higher.
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Introduction to the characteristics of the Willow-leaf White Ink Cymbidium sinense variety
Willow-leaf White Ink is characterized by spreading leaves, a relatively broad leaf waist, willow-leaf shape, and a relatively loose distance between the bracts and leaf clusters, that is, "loose bracts"; the flowers are yellow-white, with 18-20 flowers per inflorescence. Willow-leaf White Ink, also known as "Yunquan Xianguan White Ink Plain" or "Ou Family Ink". It was originally grown by a silk merchant surnamed Ou in Daliang, and later became a treasure of the Yunquan Xianguan on Xiqiao Mountain...
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Is Chunlan Zhang Hesu fragrant? A full analysis of leaf characteristics and the price per seedling
Selected and bred during the Xuantong period of the Qing Dynasty by Liu Maocheng of Shaoxing. The leaf posture is semi-arching, the leaf width is broad, the leaf texture is thick and hard, and the leaf tips are long and pointed. The leaf color is dark green and glossy. The bud sheath is emerald green with green veins. When the outer three petals first open, they are short and round, with a narrowed base and flared corners; after a few days the three petals elongate and droop heavily. Mussel-shell-shaped column, pure white large spreading lip, long and rolled back. The flower color is emerald...
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Introduction to the 'Yemei Huilan' (Leaf Plum Cymbidium) Variety and Key Care Points
The famous flower 'Seagull' by Shen Yuanru, known as the Orchid King of the Jiangnan region. Petal type: Green Huilan Narcissus petal. History: Selected by Shen Yuanru of Wuxi before the liberation. Characteristics: The three petals are long and broad; as the petals just begin to open and spread, the two side petals immediately take on a twisted form, with a shallow soft pouch and a Liu Hai tongue. It is a novel and rare variety among orchid and huilan petal types.
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Cymbidium faberi 'Jin'ao Su' is an upright-leaf cymbidium; characteristics and price per seedling
Petal type: green-shell green-flower lotus-form bamboo-petal su. History: discovered on Jin'ao Mountain in Yuyao during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty, obtained by Chu Shenyuan, later transferred to Taihao Hotel, and named Tai Su (this is the name generally used in modern orchid-growing circles), also known as Jin'ao Su. Characteristics: lotus-form bamboo-leaf petals, mussel-shell-held sepals, large rolled tongue. Flower color emerald green, petals crystal clear, lip...
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A Detailed Introduction to Appreciating Orchid Leaf Variegation
White or yellow stripes and speckled patterns on orchid leaves are called "leaf variegation" in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan, China, and since the 1980s they have drawn attention in orchid circles. Flowers can only be enjoyed for half a month, while leaf variegation can be enjoyed all year round. 1. Claw: white or yellow on the edge of the leaf tip is called a "claw." Claws are divided into deep claws and shallow claws. 2. Rim: the entire...
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Appreciating Orchid Leaf Forms: Common Leaf Shape Characteristics and Key Ornamental Points
1. Upright leaves: The veins are firm, the leaf texture is relatively thick, and the leaves stand upright. Upright-leaf orchids often have narrow, moist leaf surfaces, such as 'Wang Zi' and 'Huanqiu Hedding'. 2. Semi-upright leaves: After the leaves emerge from the pseudobulb, they grow diagonally upward. Such as 'Long Zi'. 3. Semi-arching leaves: The leaf form is semi-arching, and most orchids have semi-arching leaves. 4. Arching leaves: The leaves...
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Water droplets oozing from a pothos leaf is a good thing - it means you have raised a robust pothos.
Some flower lovers say that the pothos they keep at home is never misted, yet it is covered in crystal-clear water droplets, which is truly astonishing! Could it be that they have raised a fake pothos? Huahua wants to congratulate this flower lover, because she has raised her pothos so well! What exactly is going on? Huahua will reveal the secret for you right away!
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How to grow leaf beet seeds? Detailed explanation of sowing time and methods
Leaf beet is something many people are not very familiar with; they may not even be able to say its name. Yet this little-known plant is extremely valuable: it can be used not only as food but also as medicine, helping to treat many ailments. So do you know how its seeds should be planted? Let's take a look together.
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Characteristics and Appreciation of Autumn Cymbidium Striped-Leaf Orchids
Award-winning striped-leaf autumn cymbidium (Cymbidium qiubeiense) at the Yunnan Provincial Orchid Association Golden Autumn Orchid Exhibition
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