Introduction to the Characteristics and Care Methods of the Wu Zicui Cymbidium sinense Variety

Cymbidium sinense, pure-hearted type, a traditional famous variety. Discovered in Taiwan, China around 1926, introduced to the mainland in 2006.

Cymbidium sinense, also known as the New Year orchid, Baosui orchid, and Fengsui orchid. Cymbidium sinense has broad leaves, generally 2-4.2 cm wide and about 25-80 cm long. 2-5 leaves grow on the pseudobulb. The pseudobulb is relatively large, with a diameter of 1.5-2.5 cm. The leaves are glossy, with a shallow "y" shape in cross-section or a flat leaf surface, and the leaf margins are usually without serrations. The flower stalk is upright, generally taller than the leaves. It is a raceme, bearing more than 5-20 flowers, with flowers about 2.5-5 cm in diameter when fully open. The sepals and petals are usually narrowly lanceolate, and the lip hangs down and curls backward. The flower color is mostly light purplish-brown, marked with dark purplish-brown stripes. The flowering period is from late autumn to February of the following year, with a sweet fragrant scent.