Yun Hong He Cymbidium goeringii: Variety Characteristics and Care Guide
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A red-flowered lotus-petal Cymbidium goeringii from Yunnan, named [Yun Hong He]. This variety has leaves 10-30 cm long and 0.8-1.5 cm wide. One obvious characteristic of this plant is that its leaves are much thicker than those of ordinary wild-collected Cymbidium goeringii from Yunnan. The leaves are upright, with semi-rounded tips and a broad, rounded belly, making it especially easy to identify. When this variety forms flower buds, the bud sheaths...
A red-flowered lotus-petal Cymbidium goeringii from Yunnan, named [Yun Hong He]. This variety has leaves 10-30 cm long and 0.8-1.5 cm wide. One obvious characteristic of this plant is that its leaves are much thicker than those of ordinary wild-collected Cymbidium goeringii from Yunnan. The leaves are upright, with semi-rounded tips and a broad, rounded belly, making it especially easy to identify.When this variety forms flower buds, the bud sheaths have red veins, and the buds are as round as lanterns, a typical lotus-petal trait. The petals of this variety are fairly thick, like the petals of broad beans, and the flower color is peach-red. Usually it produces 2 flowers on 1 stem, which is truly beautiful. It is a rare, top-grade lotus-petal variety!
