What kind of orchid variety is Xianlü Huilan?
Petal type: Green-shell plum petal. History: Selected in the early years of the Republic of China by orchid growers in Yixing. Also known as Yixing Mei; because its flower shape closely resembles Laoshanghai Mei, it is also called Houshanghai Mei. Characteristics: Three petals with rounded tips, narrow and long, segmented, sheep-horn hooded cupped heart, tongue long and not curled. Some people often sell this variety as Laoshanghai Mei. Bracts green. It often blooms with plum-form narcissus petals.
Petal type: Green-shell plum petal
History: Selected in the early years of the Republic of China by orchid growers in Yixing. Also known as Yixing Mei; because its flower shape closely resembles Laoshanghai Mei, it is also called Houshanghai Mei.
Characteristics: Three petals with rounded tips, narrow and long, segmented, sheep-horn hooded cupped heart, tongue long and not curled. Some people often sell this variety as Laoshanghai Mei. Bracts green. It often blooms with plum-form narcissus petals.
