Variety Characteristics and Care Tips for the Famous Cymbidium faberi Orchid 'Ding Xiaohe'

Petal type: Red-to-green shell type lotus-form narcissus petal. History: Selected by someone surnamed Ding during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty. Characteristics: The three petals are halberd-shaped (petal tips pointed, edges tight, roots finely tapered), with small lotus-style scissor-shaped inner petals, green color tinged with yellow, level shoulders, trailing tongue, and an upright flower form; it is an outstanding famous variety among the floating-gate narcissus-type orchids.