Is Jianlan Cailan Cailan (Cymbidium ensifolium 'Caifeng') a frequent bloomer and prolific shoot producer? Blooming time and photo appreciation

Caifeng orchid is a bicolour flower among Jianlan (Cymbidium ensifolium) varieties, circulating in the two regions of Guangzhou and Shantou, and Caifeng was also a variety selected in Shantou. Caifeng is a "double first-grade" flower, because its leaf buds are green with a yellow variegated rim and a translucent yellow centre, and by the time it matures into a full plant, some leaves will gradually turn green, while some carry a slight yellow striping. The leaves are soft and smooth, medium-short and half-arching, with an elegant leaf posture. Horizontal twisted leaves often appear, and it really is very attractive. The flowers rise above the leaves, with several flowers on one scape, good colour and sufficient fragrance. Each of the petaloids (keel petals) bears a vivid red line, the petals have a green rim, and the delicate fragrance is charming. Because it resembles the leaf variegation of the four-season pure-hearted phoenix yet opens bicolour flowers, it is so named; Caifeng also has aliases such as “Cai Jiao” and “Dengxin Gan”.

Is Jianlan Caifeng a frequent bloomer and prolific shoot producer? It is fairly frequent. When does Jianlan Caifeng bloom? Caifeng orchid is a four-season flower, generally blooming from August to October.