Is the Cymbidium ensifolium 'Mayor Red' easy to grow? Detailed guide to its fragrance, characteristics and price

Mayor Red is a red-flowered variety of Cymbidium ensifolium. It is said to have been first bred by a certain mayor in Taiwan, China. The color of the Mayor Red orchid is already considered quite red among Chinese cymbidiums. The price of Mayor Red has recently dropped from 100 per seedling to 30-50 per seedling, making it a good time to buy.

Mayor Red has dignified, slightly curled leaves, and its flowers are elegant, bright and imposing, with a rich fragrance that carries far and a shy charm. Its leaf posture is of the mid-drooping type, the new shoots are bright red and naturally turn to their true color once the plant matures, and the flowers bloom in bright red, quite eye-catching, with a proper, well-formed shape. The variety is not expensive, making it a top choice for beginners.