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Introduction to the characteristics of the Tongmian Linglong Cymbidium tortisepalum variety

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A new lotus-type variety of Cymbidium tortisepalum. This flower was discovered in 2006 in Baoshan by Mr. Cao Kunhua, a senior orchid grower in Baoshan, and was carefully cultivated and grown from 1 seedling of wild-collected Longgen orchid grass. It first bloomed in 2009. This flower has 6-7 leaves, with leaves 30-40cm long and 0.8-1.2cm wide. The leaf form is upright, the leaf tips are rounded, the leaves are fish-belly shaped, the leaf bases are tightly clasped, and the leaf surface is emerald green with a fine sandy skin texture. The flower stem is more than 20 cm tall, bearing 2-3 flowers. The petals are rounded, with a narrowed base, flared corners and a hooded shape. The center is compact, with a round Ruyi-shaped lip marked with bright colorful blotches. The three outer petals are well-proportioned, the hooded petals form the center, and together with the whole flower's peach-red color, it looks exactly like a blooming lotus. In 2009, 2010, and 2011, it bloomed stably for 3 consecutive years, truly a rare treasure among lotus-type Cymbidium tortisepalum in recent years.
A new lotus-type variety of Cymbidium tortisepalum. This flower was discovered in 2006 in Baoshan by Mr. Cao Kunhua, a senior orchid grower in Baoshan, and was carefully cultivated and grown from 1 seedling of wild-collected Longgen orchid grass. It first bloomed in 2009. This flower has 6-7 leaves, with leaves 30-40cm long and 0.8-1.2cm wide. The leaf form is upright, the leaf tips are rounded, the leaves are fish-belly shaped, the leaf bases are tightly clasped, and the leaf surface is emerald green with a fine sandy skin texture. The flower stem is more than 20 cm tall, bearing 2-3 flowers. The petals are rounded, with a narrowed base, flared corners and a hooded shape. The center is compact, with a round Ruyi-shaped lip marked with bright colorful blotches. The three outer petals are well-proportioned, the hooded petals form the center, and together with the whole flower's peach-red color, it looks exactly like a blooming lotus. In 2009, 2010, and 2011, it bloomed stably for 3 consecutive years, truly a rare treasure among lotus-type Cymbidium tortisepalum in recent years.

It is a Cymbidium tortisepalum variety from Shidian, Baoshan. After many years of careful cultivation, it first bloomed in 2009, and has bloomed again every year since, with stable and elegant flowers. The plant height is 15-30cm, the leaf width is 0.5-1.2cm, the leaf form is obliquely upright, and it bears 2-4 flowers; the flower stem grows first and then the flowers open. The three outer petals are hooded, the side petals are flat and level, the flower shape is upright and delicate, and the flower color is peach red, just like a child's face, hence the name Tongmian Linglong.

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