A Complete Analysis of the Characteristics of the Top Ten Cymbidium goeringii 'Ruidie' Varieties
Orchid leaves have pointed tips and an infinite variety of forms, which not only enhance the artistic beauty of the leaves but can also serve as an important basis for predicting orchid germplasm. Often, when judging a variety before flowering and still wavering in one's decision, a careful examination of the leaf tips can settle the matter. However, there are also many fine orchid varieties still in the process of variation,...
Every 'Ruidie' has multiple strengths and multiple shortcomings; here I select one or two of the more prominent advantages and disadvantages of each for analysis.
1. Tiger Ruidie (Hurui). Striking color contrast, stable blooming performance. But poor leaf form;
2. Great Yuanbao (Da Yuanbao). The three petals are well proportioned, flowers and leaves in harmony. But the petals tend to be rather narrow and long;
3. Ruidie Ding (Ruiding). The center of the flower is elegant, simple and smooth. But the petals curl back severely;
4. Great Dragon Rouge (Da Long Yanzhi). The most beautiful plant form. But the petals are pointed and curled, with a deep purple color;
5. Kaiyuan Ruidie. The flowers are grand, but the plants are large and wild-looking;
6. Gaoming Ruidie. Bright colors. But the lip is poor, with much white and little red;
7. Panda Ruidie. The most rounded flower center. But the color is rather pale, with heavy green moss;
8. Shengshi Ruidie. Many color patches and regular. But the color patches vary, and the blooming performance is unstable;
9. East Sea Dragon (Donghai Jiaolong) (Purple Three Stars, Xindie). Large petals and large color patches, eye-catching. But it is a Guizhou variety;
10. Flower Butterfly (Hua Hudie). The flowers are bright and vividly lifelike. But the degree of butterfly transformation is low, the king of flower sepals.