Characteristics and Care Methods of the Jiuhong Spring Orchid Variety
Guizhou Xingyi County native species down-mountain purple-grass red-flower red-lip (Spring Orchid): 1. Flower: fleshy lotus-shaped petals, lip fully red-lip, veins prominent, the whole flower bright in color and deep rose red. Round tongue, flat shoulders, full central column, good flower retention. 2. Leaves: mature leaves thick and dark in color, appearing ink green; seedlings deep purple and heavily colored, with fewer leaves, normally...
This flower originates from Xingyi County, Guizhou Province, and was registered on April 29, 2007. This flower is brilliantly colored, deep rose red, with fleshy petals, tall stems, an elegant open form, a long flowering period, a rich fragrance, and stable traits. Guizhou Xingyi County native species down-mountain purple-grass red-flower red-lip (Spring Orchid):
1. Flower: fleshy lotus-shaped petals, lip fully red-lip, veins prominent, the whole flower bright in color and deep rose red. Round tongue, flat shoulders, full central column, good flower retention.
2. Leaves: mature leaves thick and dark in color, appearing ink green; seedlings deep purple and heavily colored, with fewer leaves, normally three to four, sometimes only two. Ribbon-like, soft and drooping, with good elasticity.
3. Roots: loose-packed angular pseudobulbs, large with water nodes, pure Spring Orchid fine roots.
Wangzhexiang Red-lip Caowu submitted three years of bloom photos to the China Orchid Society for formal registration. Based on this variety's brilliantly colored and long-lasting, non-fading characteristics, it was named "Jiuhong" (Long-lasting Red).
Number: Orchid No. 0285
Name: Jiuhong (Spring Orchid)
Latin name: Cymbidium goeringii cv. "Jiu Hong"
Namer: Wang Xiaoyi
Registrant: Wang Xiaoyi (Kunming Wangzhexiang Orchid Garden)
Registration date: April 29, 2007
Expert comments: This product is selected from native Spring Orchids within Xingyi County, Guizhou. The whole flower is deep rose red, with prominent veins and a red lip. Traits are stable; registration approved.
