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Introduction to the 'Bubugao' Cymbidium goeringii Variety and Its Cultivation Methods

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Collected in Zhoushan, an outstanding member of the Qiandao series of flowers, with a flowering period that can last up to 2 months. In 1988, Zhang Genyou of Zhoushan, Zhejiang, dug up a large clump in Dinghai; seed-grown, each clump had a different flower form, and 'Bubugao' is one of them, a jade-tree-shaped novelty flower.
Collected in Zhoushan, an outstanding member of the Qiandao series of flowers, with a flowering period that can last up to 2 months. In 1988, Zhang Genyou of Zhoushan, Zhejiang, dug up a large clump in Dinghai; seed-grown, each clump had a different flower form, and 'Bubugao' is one of them, a jade-tree-shaped novelty flower. When the petals are numerous, it is like an elegant jade tree; when the petals are few, it is like a jasper lotus, full of character. Its flowering period is somewhat later than that of ordinary Cymbidium goeringii. The petals are lotus-shaped, and the flower opens fully in over 20 days; the petals are numerous and neatly arranged, the colors are plain and pure, the scape is tall, and the leaves have crystal patches (many flowers in the Qiandao series not only have similar flower forms but also share this characteristic).

Jade-tree type

The famous line from an ancient poem praising the willow, "Biyu zhuang cheng yi shu gao" (a jade tree dressed up in jasper), can be said to be a vivid portrayal of the jade-tree-shaped flowers of Cymbidium goeringii. The "Qiandao" series of tree-shaped flowers collected in Zhoushan, Zhejiang, has broadened the appreciation perspective of Jiangsu and Zhejiang Cymbidium goeringii. In this series, in terms of form, 'Bubugao' can be considered the outstanding one, a variety complete in both form and spirit.

Jade-tree-shaped flowers are mostly tall and held above the leaves, extremely eye-catching and spirited. The lower petals rise layer by layer, arranged in a pleasingly irregular pattern, sometimes with lipification; the main part grows in clusters, making it a category that possesses both an upward, positive character and spiritual charm.

For jade-tree-shaped flowers, the lower petals should be arranged in an orderly yet pleasingly irregular way, producing a musical rhythm of variation; if the composition is chaotic, the charm is lacking. Petals that are lotus-shaped, broad, thick and flat are considered superior; those that are twisted, narrow and drooping give a dispirited psychological impression and are a manifestation of having no "spirit." The upper part should have a concentrated main body, rich and colorful yet not scattered, forming a focal point for the eye to rest on; this is also an embodiment of "spirit," and in the overall composition it should appear broad yet tight, with both restraint and release, expressing spiritual charm. On the basis of this structure, the more lipified petals there are, the more vivid they are, and the richer the variations in color and texture, the more spiritual charm there is. 

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