Is Cymbidium sinense 'Shiba Jiao' a hybrid variety, and how is its fragrance?
Cymbidium sinense 'Shiba Jiao' is a famous lotus-petal variety of Cymbidium sinense, with flowers shaped like the narcissus-petal form of the lotus type. It is also very easy to cultivate. Compared with Cymbidium sinense 'Fugui', the flowers of Shiba Jiao are more beautiful than those of Fugui. Shiba Jiao produces more flowers, with about 20 or even more blooming on a single stem.
The characteristics of Cymbidium sinense 'Shiba Jiao' are triangular shoulders, clam-shell-shaped petals around the core, a large round tongue with purple-red spots in the center, and purple-red flower color. The leaves are broad and long in shape, not narrow. The leaf posture is upright, with great dignity. The fragrance is charming, with a slight sweetness.
