Cymbidium goeringii 'Wang Zi': Cultivation Methods, Pictures, Prices and Characteristics

The petal shape of Wang Zi is the narcissus petal type, a traditional famous variety.Wang Zi is hailed by the domestic orchid world as one of the “Four Great Heavenly Kings”. It is one of the famous traditional orchid varieties. The petal shape of Wang Zi is the narcissus petal type, a traditional famous variety. It was selected during the Qing Dynasty Kangxi era by Wang Keming of Fenghua, Zhejiang, and named after his surname. So it is called the Wang Zi orchid.

The three petals of Wang Zi have long feet and round heads, tight edges, short inner petals, level shoulders, a large round tongue, and a particularly long flower scape; the flower color is yellow-green, and the flowering period is long-lasting, remaining unchanged in shape until withering, making it the most vigorous and sturdy among narcissus-petal varieties. It is a robust bloomer and one of the most widely circulated varieties of Cymbidium goeringii, belonging to one of the four great famous varieties of Cymbidium goeringii. The bract leaves are deep red, and the leaf bundle forms the most typical upright appearance, with sharp leaf tips, shallow veins, a dull surface, and low foot sheaths.