Introduction and Characteristics of the Yuzhuizhu Cymbidium Variety
Yuzhuizhu: A new plum-petal flower, selected in March 1997 in Siming Mountain, Zhejiang. Characteristics: lake-green color; the three outer petals are broad and large, with a narrow base and wide, angled tips; the petal tips resemble a sycee (yuanbao) shape and are slightly cupped, and they do not curl back after being open for a long time; silkworm-moth-shaped lip petals (pallet), with a red blush at the tips; a large flowing-hair tongue (liuhai she) dotted with bright red spots and patches; excellent flower retention; tall scape; vigorous flowering; easy to propagate; leaves are inclined and drooping. After repeated reblooming, the flower shape remains stable; possessing both lotus and plum characteristics, it is a rare new variety.
Yuzhuizhu: A new plum-petal flower, selected in March 1997 in Siming Mountain, Zhejiang
Characteristics: lake-green color; the three outer petals are broad and large, with a narrow base and wide, angled tips; the petal tips resemble a sycee (yuanbao) shape and are slightly cupped, and they do not curl back after being open for a long time; silkworm-moth-shaped lip petals (pallet), with a red blush at the tips; a large flowing-hair tongue (liuhai she) dotted with bright red spots and patches; excellent flower retention; tall scape; vigorous flowering; easy to propagate; leaves are inclined and drooping. After repeated reblooming, the flower shape remains stable; possessing both lotus and plum characteristics, it is a rare new variety.
