What is Biyao Chunlan? Introduction to the characteristics of a famous Chunlan variety
The new shoots are pale purplish-red, the leaves are semi-arching, soft in texture, emerald green, and glossy, with medium leaf width; the leaf margins or leaf tips sometimes show butterfly-like (pidian) mutations, but these are unstable. The sepals are emerald green with pale purple vein markings; the petals (pengban) are round-headed and butterfly-like, curling slightly backward, with red lines on a green background; three red lines extend from the base of the petals toward the tips, making it easy to identify. The lip (tong) curls back, with fresh red spots on a white background...
Jingyi: the leaf buds are purplish-red with white dots at the tips, and the flower scape is tall. The bract shells are reddish-green, the three outer sepals are narrow and long, and the two petals (pengban) have mutated into a lip, broad and curling backward. The three fine red lines in the middle are even and vivid. The pure white tongue (lip) is dotted with bright red spots; the flower is large, dignified in form, and beautiful in color. It is a treasure among rim (stamen) butterfly orchids.
