Introduction to the Variety Characteristics of Jinding Xue Jianlan (Golden Summit Snow Cymbidium ensifolium)
A new plain-color flower, originally from the mountain behind Wannian Temple on Mount Emei, Sichuan Province. It was collected from the mountain behind Wannian Temple by orchid enthusiast Yuan Zhengtong and grown at home, and was later named Jinding Xue (Golden Summit Snow) by orchid enthusiast Mr. He Yangwu, inspired after drinking. When this flower first appeared, its name caused a sensation. This flower is a double-art variety with brushed tips and snow-white flowers that grow whiter and whiter the longer they bloom, with large flowers held well above the leaves. The leaves are glossy and oily. Whether from strong or weak plants, the flowers bloom snow-white and stable. The petals contain crystal stripes inside, and the outer three petals are still lotus-shaped. It is a medium-short leaf variety of over 20 cm, with bluntly rounded leaf tips, and the tender shoots bear white tips.
