Introduction and Detailed Characteristics of the Yuanzi Huilan (Cymbidium) Variety

Leaves semi-drooping, central leaves slanting upright. Leaf width 1.5 cm, length 45-50 cm, leaf form majestic, somewhat resembling 'Chengmei', leaf color not as deep green as 'Chengmei'. Low budding rate, blooms easily. Flower scape relatively tall, reaching about 60 cm, the lower flowers also align with the leaf tier, flower scape green base with a purplish-red tint, flower stalk light purplish-red.

Flower count is not high, usually 5-7 blooms, with large spacing between flowers, exceptionally airy and well-spaced. The three outer petals are oblong, with tight edges, thick petal substance, flat shoulders, flower color green with a pinkish-red tinge. The column is round, neat and smooth; at the front end of the column petals there is a finger-shaped fork, which is its distinguishing feature. The base of the column petals has a light purple-pink red cloud, the head has an obvious white edge, and is thumb-shaped, commonly known as the cupped-fist column. Holding the gui tongue. The central palace shape and posture of Yuanzi closely resemble the bearing of someone holding a gui tablet at a ceremony. The red dots on the lip petal form block shapes, with vivid color. Flower form is large, opening diameter can reach 6-7 cm. Yuanzi's flower scape is tall and upright, flowers airy and well-spaced, spreading with grace, and the flower color is a fresh, vivid green; the flower quality is upright, with excellent charm; the finger-shaped fork (the notch at the upper end of the column) is a key feature for identifying Yuanzi.