Introduction to the Characteristics of the Cymbidium lianpan 'Jiqing He' Variety

Jiqing He was originally named He-type Mabai Lianban. The main and secondary petals have tight edges and are slightly incurved, broad at the front and triangular in shape. The petal lips close together like a mussel shell. The petals have 7 veins, 5 distinct and 2 faint. The lip is broad, round and hangs flat, with block-shaped red patches that extend to the base of the lip, and both cheeks show red. Jiqing He was originally named He-type Mabai Lianban. The main petal and secondary petals have tight edges and are slightly incurved, broad at the front and triangular in shape. The petal lips close together like a mussel shell. The petals have 7 veins, 5 distinct and 2 faint. The lip is broad, round and hangs flat, with block-shaped red patches that extend to the base of the lip, and both cheeks show red. When the ancients appreciated the He type among orchids, they admired the trait of a contracted base and flared corners. A contracted base means the base of the petal is narrow, and flared corners mean the tip of the petal is broad, resembling a lotus emerging from water.