Introduction to 'Yougu He', a lotus-petal variety of Lianban Orchid
'Yougu He' is a native Lianban Orchid (Cymbidium tortisepalum) from western Yunnan, China, originally found in Yunlong County, Dali Prefecture, and later selected and cultivated by Mr. Liu Dianwei, owner of Yougu Lanting at the Dali Zhuhai Flower and Bird Market. Characteristics: the orchid has 6-7 leaves, leaf length 30-40CM, leaf width around 0.8, leaf tips round-headed with crystal, leaf veins smooth and flat, of the dehydrated type, plant form...
'Yougu He' is a native Lianban Orchid (Cymbidium tortisepalum) from western Yunnan, China, originally found in Yunlong County, Dali Prefecture, and later selected and cultivated by Mr. Liu Dianwei, owner of Yougu Lanting at the Dali Zhuhai Flower and Bird Market.
Characteristics: the orchid has 6-7 leaves, leaf length 30-40CM, leaf width around 0.8, leaf tips round-headed with crystal, leaf veins smooth and flat, of the dehydrated type, with a graceful plant form, free and elegant. It blooms every spring, with two flowers per scape; the flower type is a lotus-petal flower, with flowers above the leaves. The three outer petals have contracted bases and flared angles, the inner segments are short and round, and the mussel-shell segments and round lip form a full central column. The flower color is pink, and the two flowers are identical; the whole flower has a dignified bearing, noble and magnificent, with a clear, far-reaching fragrance and stable traits.
