Introduction to the Cypripedium 'Gengquan Mei' Variety and Analysis of Its Characteristics
History: In 1930, it was selected by He Gengquan of Wujin, Jiangsu, and at that time was named Gengquan Mei; in 1941, after Mr. Xie Ruishan of Suzhou planted it and it bloomed again, because its flower shape, appearance, and posture were a rare variety, it was later also called "Dicui" in orchid circles. Now everyone considers "Gengquan Mei" and "Zhenpin" to be the same species under different names. Characteristics: red...
History: In 1930, it was selected by He Gengquan of Wujin, Jiangsu, and at that time was named Gengquan Mei; in 1941, after Mr. Xie Ruishan of Suzhou planted it and it bloomed again, because its flower shape, appearance, and posture were a rare variety, it was later also called "Dicui" in orchid circles.
Now everyone considers "Gengquan Mei" and "Zhenpin" to be the same species under different names.
Characteristics: A plum petal that turns from red to green, with three petals that are round-headed, slightly tight-edged with pointed tips, and narrowed at the base, soft pouch silkworm-moth-held petals, divided chambers, a small ruyi tongue, and slender, upright flower scapes. It is one of the rare and precious varieties among modern cymbidiums.