An Introduction to the Variety Characteristics of Xuanmeng He Chunlan (Cymbidium goeringii)
In the selection of Chunlan (Cymbidium goeringii) flowers by petal shape, the lotus-petal standard has always been held as the highest. And the representative of the old-type lotus petal, with the traditional famous variety "Da Fugui" as the model, places more emphasis on the opening and closing of the three outer petals. This standard of selecting lotus-petal flowers differs slightly from the modern standard of selecting lotus-petal flowers, which takes roundness and harmony as beauty. Regardless of how the ancient and modern appreciation standards for lotus-petal flowers differ...
In the selection of Chunlan (Cymbidium goeringii) flowers by petal shape, the lotus-petal standard has always been held as the highest. And the representative of the old-type lotus petal, with the traditional famous variety "Da Fugui" as the model, places more emphasis on the opening and closing of the three outer petals. This standard of selecting lotus-petal flowers differs slightly from the modern standard of selecting lotus-petal flowers, which takes roundness and harmony as beauty. Regardless of how the ancient and modern appreciation standards for lotus-petal flowers differ, all require the outer petals to be either round, upright and broad, or arched and clasped into roundness. The central palace (center of the flower) should be round and upright, with a serene and harmonious air. It displays the charm of roundness and harmonious unity.
The treasured rarity "Xuanmeng He" in the home of Ge Xinxing of Taizhou, Zhejiang, originates from Guizhou. Its leaves are 18-20 cm long and 1.5 cm wide, thick and twisted with strong vigor, a typical lotus-petal plant type. The flower shape is relatively large, and the flower scape is about ten cm tall, handsome, upright and elegant. The outer petals have obvious narrowed bases and flared angles; the petal tips curve inward with tightly rolled edges, restrained yet freely spreading, the central palace clasped into roundness, and the petal texture thick and glutinous. The three inner petals and the three outer petals all form a triangular symmetry, the flower shape is very well-proportioned, and the flower is strongly fragrant.
The flower scape of "Xuanmeng He" is handsome, tall and elegantly upright, the flower color elegant and pure, the central palace round, neat and harmoniously unified, the outer petals arched and clasped as they open and bloom, and its bearing when in bloom is lofty and imposing, making it a divine-grade flower among the lotus-petal flowers of Chunlan (Cymbidium goeringii).
