What kind of orchid is Ruihe, a Cymbidium tortisepalum var. lianban? Introduction to its variety characteristics
Ruihe is a pink-flowered lotus-petal variety of Cymbidium tortisepalum var. lianban, a medium-sized flower, and a model of the lotus-petal form with a contracted base, flared shoulders and cupped petals. In the later stages of bloom its substance is excellent. The top flower has a relatively long ovary and can twist its stem to open, while the lower flower has a shorter ovary and opens facing upward. Although this is a flaw, it also creates a good sense of beauty through the upper and lower flowers echoing each other. It is an outstanding one among the new lotus-petal varieties introduced in recent years.
Ruihe is a pink-flowered lotus-petal variety of Cymbidium tortisepalum var. lianban, a medium-sized flower, and a model of the lotus-petal form with a contracted base, flared shoulders and cupped petals. In the later stages of bloom its substance is excellent. The top flower has a relatively long ovary and can twist its stem to open, while the lower flower has a shorter ovary and opens facing upward. Although this is a flaw, it also creates a good sense of beauty through the upper and lower flowers echoing each other. It is an outstanding one among the new lotus-petal varieties introduced in recent years.
Only a little more than 30 seedlings of Ruihe exist in the world, and the current price is still relatively high. In January 2012, an orchid enthusiast from Baoshan bought a 15 cm small seedling for 136,000 yuan.
