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Dream-Come-True Lotus-Petal Cymbidium: A Wish Finally Fulfilled

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Baoshan Orchid Exhibition: according to the orchid owner, these two groups of orchids come from Shidian County, Baoshan City. Dream-Come-True Lotus (Yuanmeng He): first, in terms of flower shape, the three outer petals are short, broad and cupped, the petals are thick and substantial, and the length-to-width ratio is estimated at between 1:1.2, clearly exceeding that of Lotus Crown (He Zhi Guan); the central column is compact and the lip is a large round tongue. Second, the leaf form is short and sturdy (relative to Lotus Crown), with leaves around 35 cm and leaf width above 1.5 cm; like Lotus Crown, it is also a dehydrated grass type, and the leaves taper at the tips.
Baoshan Orchid Exhibition: according to the orchid owner, these two groups of orchids come from Shidian County, Baoshan City. Dream-Come-True Lotus (Yuanmeng He): first, in terms of flower shape, the three outer petals are short, broad and cupped, the petals are thick and substantial, and the length-to-width ratio is estimated at between 1:1.2, clearly exceeding that of Lotus Crown (He Zhi Guan); the central column is compact and the lip is a large round tongue. Second, the leaf form is short and sturdy (relative to Lotus Crown), with leaves around 35 cm and leaf width above 1.5 cm; like Lotus Crown, it is also a dehydrated grass type, and the leaves also taper at the tips.

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