Characteristics and Features of Chunlan Yumeisu and an Introduction to Orchid Prices

Yumeisu is a plum-petal variety of Chunlan. Yumeisu Chunlan was selected over 300 years ago and is an old variety among Chunlan. It was selected in Shaoxing during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, and it has a history of over 300 years up to now. Yumeisu is one of the oldest traditional varieties that has been passed down to the present day. As for the price, it is also relatively expensive.

The leaves of Yumeisu stand at a slant. The leaves are fleshy, thick, and hard, and the leaf shape is slender and narrow. The leaf color is dark green with a slight luster. The bud sheath is red with green markings. The three outer petals of the flower have long stalks and round tips, with a contracted base and flat edges; the petal tips slightly flutter and droop slightly at the shoulders. The holding petals form a shallow pocket, and the tongue is pure white and ru-yi shaped, with a slight red on the ribs; it is also called “red-sheath peach-cheek plum su.”

The price of Yumei orchid seedlings ranges from 50 yuan to 200 yuan. Potted plants are more expensive, ranging from 800 yuan to 1,500 yuan, and some are even higher.