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Characteristics and Appreciation of the Flying Phoenix Cymbidium goeringii Variety

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Discovered in the wild in 2001, with a semi-arched leaf posture, thick and substantial leaf texture, broad leaf width, dark green color, and purplish-red leaf buds with a somewhat loose leaf base; the flower buds are dark green, with the bud sheaths marked by purple veins, the outer three petals are bamboo-leaf-shaped, and the lateral petals have transformed into labella, making it a multi-petal, multi-labellum wonder flower; the white labellum is dotted with vivid red spots, gorgeously colorful, with stable blooming form, making it a rare...
Discovered in the wild in 2001, with a semi-arched leaf posture, thick and substantial leaf texture, broad leaf width, dark green color, and purplish-red leaf buds with a somewhat loose leaf base; the flower buds are dark green, with the bud sheaths marked by purple veins, the outer three petals are bamboo-leaf-shaped, and the lateral petals have transformed into labella, making it a multi-petal, multi-labellum wonder flower; the white labellum is dotted with vivid red spots, gorgeously colorful, with stable blooming form, making it a rare peony-type wonder flower of Cymbidium goeringii.

In 2010, the 10th Zhejiang Orchid Expo was held in Putuo, Zhoushan, where the Flying Phoenix won the Special Gold Award.

Award citation:

A new multi-petal peony-type Cymbidium goeringii variety, with as many as seven or eight labella, spreading out around the circumference. Glutinous-white and substantial, with well-formed purple blocks, grand and dignified. The petal color is white with purple showing through, with purple and white clearly distinct and entirely free of stray colors. The petals bear large purple blocks, just like the markings on a phoenix's wings. The outer petals are emerald green, substantial, and serve as supports, and they are all labellum-shaped, with most having transformed into labella from the inside out. The entire flower is imposing and convincing, extraordinary yet not losing its proper form, robust yet not lacking in refinement. The flower shape and blooming form are handsome and elegant, making it another wonder variety capable of rivaling the Splendid Peony.

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