What kind of orchid is the Xihu Mei variety of Cymbidium goeringii
New shoots are purplish red. Leaves are semi-arching, with outer leaves sickle-shaped, thick in texture, broad and large, deep green in color, with little gloss; new leaves are glossy, leaf tips are long and pointed, sharp, petioles are thick and sturdy, extremely thick in texture, firm and powerful, with a majestic posture. Bracts are quicksilver red, with fine, soft, smooth deep green vein patterns, evenly arranged from the base all the way to the tip. Sepals are broad and large, with large round heads...

Xihu Mei: Cymbidium goeringii, plum petal type, a traditional famous variety. History: "Xihu Mei" was discovered around 1892 AD, selected at Gong Maoxing Garden on Huoyaoju Lane in Hangzhou city; the site is near West Lake, hence the name Xihu Mei.
Characteristics: medium-broad semi-arching leaves, leaf length 25-35 cm, leaf width 0.8-1.2 cm, a slightly larger form. Three petals with round heads, thick flesh and constricted bases, semi-hard hooded column, small round lip, flat shoulders, deep green color; overall it has a slightly hard feeling, but is quite harmonious; blooms in January-February, earlier than other Cymbidium goeringii.