Detailed Explanation of the Characteristics of the Sanyuanmei Cymbidium tortisepalum Variety

Sanyuanmei, a new flower with a standard plum-petal form, bicolor coloring and a dragon-swallowing tongue, was jointly selected, bred and cultivated by Mr. Jiang Li, owner of Suxinyuan in the Zhuhai Flower and Bird Market of Dali City, and Mr. Liu Dianwei, owner of Yougu Lanting. It is an excellent new orchid variety among the plum-petal flowers of Cymbidium tortisepalum developed by the Dali orchid community in recent years, and can be called a beautiful pearl among Dali orchids.

     Sanyuanmei is a newly collected variety of Cymbidium tortisepalum, originally produced in Weixi County within the Three Parallel Rivers region of western Yunnan Province, and later selected, cultivated and promoted by Mr. Jiang Li, owner of Suxinyuan in Dali, and Mr. Liu Dianwei, owner of Yougu Lanting. This orchid has 6-7 leaves, leaf length 30-40 cm, leaf width about 0.6 cm, deep leaf grooves, leaf tips with crystal, and small shoots that emerge red. The plant shape is graceful, and it is easy to cultivate and grows vigorously. It blooms in early spring every year, with 2 to 3 flowers per scape, elegantly staggered in posture. The flower form is upright, the three outer petals are broad, with a fine base, widening toward the middle, and angled at the front end; the petal edges are tightly rolled like a spoon. The main petal leans forward, the side petals embrace inward, the substance is very good, and the flower holds well. The coloring is elegant and pretty, with bicolor plus crystal edging. The column petals are masculinized, moderately so, with hard hoods embracing separately, and the front end of the dragon-swallowing tongue turns upward, is hard in texture, and the tongue edge splits into irregular serrations; the tongue surface is concave and slightly hooded, like the tongue shape of a "dragon" in mythology. The whole flower's scape rises above the leaves, with a spirited and elevated charm. The flower holds stably, the flower form is upright, and it is fragrant. Appreciating this flower is endlessly fascinating, with delightful charm, drawing praise from many, and it is an excellent variety among the plum-petal flowers of Cymbidium tortisepalum.

     Sanyuanmei is an excellent new variety among the plum-petal flowers of Cymbidium tortisepalum. Over the past few years, the Sanyuanmei carefully cultivated by Mr. Jiang Li and Mr. Liu Dianwei has bloomed for three years, with stable traits. It is a flower with a standard plum-petal form, bicolor coloring and a dragon-swallowing tongue, and has received favorable reviews from orchid circles within and outside the province. Because the current stock of this flower is less than 500 seedlings, it is easy to cultivate, grows vigorously, has robust leaf form, and pretty flower color, and has relatively high aesthetic ornamental value and market potential. It has won the favor and widespread pursuit of orchid enthusiasts within and outside the province. At present, the reference price of Sanyuanmei is about 20,000 to 50,000 yuan per seedling. As orchid enthusiasts generally recognize the quality of Sanyuanmei and investors increase, the market prospects of Sanyuanmei are very promising. Sanyuanmei will surely become a brilliant star in the large family of plum-petal flowers of Cymbidium tortisepalum, and will surely bring more fragrance and enjoyment of beauty to the orchid world.