Introduction to Shiroundong: Get to know this Cymbidium faberi variety
Petal type: Red-shell plum petal. History: Breeding history unknown. Also called "Diyuan". Characteristics: Leaves 35-45 cm long, about 1 cm wide, thick in texture, semi-arching in posture, emerald green in color. The three outer petals are short and round, and round to just the right degree, hence the name "Shiroundong" (appropriately round). The petal tips have a pointed apex, thick fleshy texture, tightly rolled edges, and flat shoulders. The flower shape resembles that of "Guanding"...
Petal type: Red-shell plum petal
History: Breeding history unknown. Also called "Diyuan".
Characteristics: Leaves 35-45 cm long, about 1 cm wide, thick in texture, semi-arching in posture, emerald green in color.
The three outer petals are short and round, and round to just the right degree, hence the name "Shiroundong". The petal tips have a pointed apex, thick fleshy texture, tightly rolled edges, and flat shoulders. The flower shape resembles that of "Guanding". Semi-hard column, ruyi-shaped lip. The flower stalk is slender and long, rising above the leaves, green with a slight purplish-red tinge.
