Introduction to the Characteristics of the Cinnabar Thread Jade Concubine Lotus-petal Orchid Variety
Cinnabar Thread Jade Concubine is a broad-leaf lotus-petal orchid (Cymbidium tortisepalum var. longibracteatum). Its flowers are larger than those of Cinnabar Thread Jade Lotus, and stately; its color is pure white with a glutinous elegance, appearing noble and generous. Cinnabar Thread Jade Lotus is a medium-broad-leaf lotus-petal orchid; relatively speaking, its flowers are somewhat smaller, the petals thinner, and the color paler. But on the whole they are very similar. Cinnabar Thread White Lotus has relatively finer, smaller leaves...
Cinnabar Thread Jade Concubine is a broad-leaf lotus-petal orchid (Cymbidium tortisepalum var. longibracteatum). Its flowers are larger than those of Cinnabar Thread Jade Lotus, and stately; its color is pure white with a glutinous elegance, appearing noble and generous. Cinnabar Thread Jade Lotus is a medium-broad-leaf lotus-petal orchid; relatively speaking, its flowers are somewhat smaller, the petals thinner, and the color paler. But on the whole they are very similar. Cinnabar Thread White Lotus has relatively finer, smaller leaves, and sparse thin foliage; its flowers, relatively speaking, also lack a certain noble air, appearing somewhat thin and pale.
The text introducing Cinnabar Thread Jade Concubine in the book "Cang'er Orchid Charm" reads: Cinnabar Thread Jade Concubine: lotus-petal orchid of the lotus-petal type. The flower stalk is deep red, the flowers large; the petals are pure white, with the midvein carmine red, running straight from the base to the tip; the pistil is hemispherical, with carmine red line patterns scattered on both the inner and outer sides of the petals; the lip is large and round, adorned with cinnabar-colored patches. The flower posture is luxurious and noble, making it a fine specimen among cinnabar thread lotus-petal orchids.
