Spring Orchid Zhenzhu Xian Variety Recommendation and Detailed Morphological Characteristics
Do you like orchids? Are you familiar with the Spring Orchid variety Zhenzhu Xian? This orchid gets its name Zhenzhu Xian, or Pearl Immortal, because it has a dot in the middle of its lip that closely resembles a pearl. It is also a famous variety among Spring Orchids and a plant with very high ornamental value. It was selected and bred by Chen Xuexiang of Yixing in 1970. So what characteristics does this orchid have? Let us take a look and learn about it together.
The characteristics of Zhenzhu Xian: the three outer petals are pointed with narrowed bases and a slight flutter, held like cat ears, with a Liuhai-type lip. In the middle of the lip there is a bright red round dot, very much like a pearl. Flat shoulders, tall scape, upright leaves. It has a delicate fragrance, very charming.