What kind of orchid is Changlemei Jianlan? A comprehensive guide
Actually it is just Meixian; sometimes it blooms as Xian, sometimes as Mei, but the bloom form is generally fairly stable. Characteristics: leaves 40 to 70 cm long, 0.8 to 1.8 cm wide, mid-arching leaf posture, bright green in color; flower form with three petals rounded at the tips, tightly edged, drooping shoulders. Color from green to bright red, with a waxy texture. The stem base is emerald green, the flower scape is tall, held above the leaves, and one stem usually bears six flowers...
Actually it is just Meixian; sometimes it blooms as Xian, sometimes as Mei, but the bloom form is generally fairly stable. Characteristics: leaves 40 to 70 cm long, 0.8 to 1.8 cm wide, mid-arching leaf posture, bright green in color; flower form with three petals rounded at the tips, tightly edged, drooping shoulders. Color from green to bright red, with a waxy texture. The stem base is emerald green, the flower scape is tall, held above the leaves, and one stem usually bears six flowers, with a delicate fragrance.
