What are the types of orchids? Detailed introduction to common varieties
There are many types of orchids, such as Cymbidium goeringii, Cymbidium faberi, Cymbidium ensifolium, Cymbidium sinense, Cymbidium kanran, Oncidium, Dendrobium, Aranda, Cymbidium tortisepalum, etc. The flowering period of Cymbidium goeringii is from January to March, that of Cymbidium sinense is from October to March of the following year, that of Cymbidium ensifolium is from June to October, and that of Cymbidium kanran is from August to December.
1. Cymbidium goeringii
In China, Cymbidium goeringii is distributed in southern Shaanxi, southern Gansu, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, China, southern Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan. It grows on rocky slopes, at forest edges, and in light openings within forests at an altitude of 300-2200 m. Its flowering period is from January to March. The flowers are yellow-green with a delicate fragrance. The petal shapes include plum petal, narcissus petal, lotus petal, butterfly petal, and plain-heart petal types.
2. Cymbidium sinense
In China, Cymbidium sinense is distributed in southern Anhui, southern Jiangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, China, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Sichuan (Mount Emei), southwestern Guizhou, and Yunnan. It grows under forests, in shrub forests, or in moist but well-drained shaded places beside stream valleys at an altitude of 300-2000 m. Its flowering period is from October to March of the following year. The flowers are fragrant, and the petals mostly have purple-brown stripes.
3. Cymbidium ensifolium
In China, Cymbidium ensifolium is distributed in Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, China, Hunan, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, southwestern Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan. It grows under sparse forests, in thickets, beside valleys, or in grass at an altitude of 600-1800 m. Its flowering period is from June to October. The flowers are usually yellow-green to pale yellow-brown, with dark purple stripes and a very strong fragrance.
4. Cymbidium kanran
In China, Cymbidium kanran is distributed in Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Taiwan, China, Hunan, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan. It grows under forests, beside stream valleys, or in slightly shaded, moist, rocky soil at an altitude of 400-2400 m. Its flowering period is from August to December. The flowers are often pale yellow-green with a pale yellow lip, and other colors also occur. It has a strong fragrance.