Characteristics and Care Methods of the Longchangsu Spring Sword Orchid Variety
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"Longchangsu" belongs to the soft-leaf Spring Sword orchid variety (Chun Jian Su) of the genus Cymbidium in the orchid family. Its roots are thick and strong, its pseudobulbs are elliptical but not prominent, its buds are tender green with no mixed colors, and its leaves are herbaceous, lustrous green, with a fleshy texture. The leaf margins have fine serrations and are relatively soft, slightly curved in an arc. The midrib and lateral veins run parallel, dark green and prominent. The flowering period is from February to April, with late February being the early flowering stage, March...
"Longchangsu" belongs to the soft-leaf Spring Sword orchid variety (Chun Jian Su) of the genus Cymbidium in the orchid family. Its roots are thick and strong, its pseudobulbs are elliptical but not prominent, its buds are tender green with no mixed colors, and its leaves are herbaceous, lustrous green, with a fleshy texture. The leaf margins have fine serrations and are relatively soft, slightly curved in an arc. The midrib and lateral veins run parallel, dark green and prominent. The flowering period is from February to April, with late February being the early flowering stage, March being the full flowering stage, and mid-April being the late flowering stage. Its flowers belong to the narcissus-petal type, with 2-5 flowers per scape. The largest flowers can reach 85 mm. The main and secondary petals are jade-green with several green lines, naturally echoing white and green, crystal-clear and flawless. The petal tips curl outward, and the main petal sometimes curls inward to form a folded-crane petal. The column and lip are tender green with a yellow center and white base, showing green lines with a translucent feel. The fragrance is rich and subtle, strong but not heavy.
