Detailed Introduction to the Old Shanghai Mei Cymbidium (Huilan) Variety
During the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty, it was selected and bred by Li Liangbin of Shanghai. Hence it is named "Shanghai Mei," also known as "Former Shanghai Mei" or "Old Shanghai Mei." The leaves of Shanghai Mei are semi-arching, with a tall leaf stance; the leaf width is about 1 cm and the length is 40-50 cm. The leaf margins curl inward forming a "U" shape, and the leaf color is deep green and glossy. The flower stalks of Shanghai Mei rise level with the leaf stance, bearing 8-15 flowers...
During the Jiaqing reign of the Qing Dynasty, it was selected and bred by Li Liangbin of Shanghai. Hence it is named "Shanghai Mei," also known as "Former Shanghai Mei" or "Old Shanghai Mei." The leaves of Shanghai Mei are semi-arching, with a tall leaf stance; the leaf width is about 1 cm and the length is 40-50 cm. The leaf margins curl inward forming a "U" shape, and the leaf color is deep green and glossy. The flower stalks of Shanghai Mei rise level with the leaf stance, bearing 8-15 flowers. The three outer petals are long-stalked with round tips, opening flat and embracing, with pale green petals, tightly edged and thick in substance. The inner petals embrace in a round and neat form, with a small ruyi tongue, and the red dots on the tongue are deep in color. The flower form is medium, with a blooming diameter of about 3.5 cm. The flower quality is well-proportioned and upright, with good substance. When strong plants bloom, the form of the three outer petals is even better, and they can open with flying shoulders, displaying excellent spirit and charm.
