An introduction to the characteristics of the Cymbidium tortisepalum variety Jianhu Qi
"Jianhu Qi" has an elegant, graceful leaf posture and emerald-green leaf color. The flower scape is upright, rising above the leaf clump, with 2-5 flowers, 6.6 cm in diameter, and a flowering period from February to April. The six identically shaped white-green tepals with red veins are radially symmetrical, lacking a specialized lip and petals; the tepals are 3.5 cm long and about 1 cm wide, with no rostellum or pollinia, and on its column tip small protrusions appear resembling tiny flowers, hence it is called "a flower upon a flower." The floral form of this variety is markedly primitive and stable, so it is known as a "living fossil" and holds extremely high conservation and scientific research value. The discovery of "Jianhu Qi" has undoubtedly enriched the treasure trove of rare orchids and injected new vitality into the orchid world. It is hoped that she can bring orchid enthusiasts the enjoyment of beauty and a wondrous charm, and even more, bring happiness and good fortune.
"Jianhu Qi" has an elegant, graceful leaf posture and emerald-green leaf color. The flower scape is upright, rising above the leaf clump, with 2-5 flowers, 6.6 cm in diameter, and a flowering period from February to April. The six identically shaped white-green tepals with red veins are radially symmetrical, lacking a specialized lip and petals; the tepals are 3.5 cm long and about 1 cm wide, with no rostellum or pollinia, and on its column tip small protrusions appear resembling tiny flowers, hence it is called "a flower upon a flower." The floral form of this variety is markedly primitive and stable, so it is known as a "living fossil" and holds extremely high conservation and scientific research value. The discovery of "Jianhu Qi" has undoubtedly enriched the treasure trove of rare orchids and injected new vitality into the orchid world. It is hoped that she can bring orchid enthusiasts the enjoyment of beauty and a wondrous charm, and even more, bring happiness and good fortune.
This rare variety has stable traits and a clear, far-reaching fragrance, making it a primitive yet novel shining star among orchids; together with the Weixi "Cangxue Qi," priced at 190,000 yuan per seedling, they are jointly called the "Six-petal Sister Flowers." "Jianhu Qi" was exhibited for the first time this year and won the gold award at the Yunnan Province New Millennium Orchid Expo and the silver award at the 11th China Orchid Expo; with this "debut," its value multiplied, and this variety has increasingly become a rare and famous treasure sought after by orchid circles at home and abroad.