Introduction to the Shending Huilan (Cymbidium faberi 'Shending') Variety and Analysis of Its Characteristics

Petal type: Green-shell plum petal. History: Selected in the 7th year of the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty by Yuan Jianghui of the Shanghai Fuxing Shipping Company from a Shaoxing orchid farmer who came to Shanghai to buy coarse orchids. Also known as Shangding Mei. Characteristics: The three petals resemble those of 'Guanding'; divided deep soft Guanyin-dou (Guanyin pocket) petals; large round Liu Hai (bang) tongue; flowers with flying shoulders; color emerald green. Leaves broad and glossy.