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Observing the Leaves Observing the Flowers Observing the Roots Understanding the Varieties Consulting ExpertsAs one of China's traditional famous flowers, Cymbidium has been loved by scholars and writers since ancient times. The market is flooded with counterfeit Cymbidiums, making it difficult for many consumers to distinguish the real from the fake. This article will provide you with a detailed guide on how to identify Cymbidiums, helping you easily purchase the one you desire.
Observing the Leaves
1. Leaf Color: Cymbidium leaves are dark green, with a smooth and glossy surface. Genuine Cymbidium leaves have neat edges and sharp tips.
2. Leaf Shape: Cymbidium leaves are long-oval shaped with clearly visible veins. Counterfeit Cymbidium leaves may have uneven colors and irregular shapes.
Observing the Flowers
1. Flower Color: Cymbidium flowers are mainly white, light yellow, or light purple, with distinct purple or red halos on the petal edges. Counterfeit Cymbidiums have solid colors without halos on the petal edges.
2. Flower Shape: Cymbidium flowers have an elegant shape with long-oval petals and are compact. Counterfeit Cymbidiums have messy shapes and loose petals.
3. Fragrance: Cymbidium flowers have a rich and pleasant fragrance. Counterfeit Cymbidiums have a faint or no fragrance at all.
Observing the Roots
1. Root System: Cymbidiums have a well-developed, fleshy, and white root system. Counterfeit Cymbidiums may have withered and unevenly colored roots.
2. Root Hairs: Cymbidium root hairs are dense and white. Counterfeit Cymbidiums have sparse and unevenly colored root hairs.
Understanding the Varieties
1. Common Varieties: There are many varieties of Cymbidium, such as 'Cuiyun', 'Jinbian', and 'Hongmei'. Understanding the characteristics of these varieties helps in distinguishing genuine ones.
2. Variety Characteristics: Genuine Cymbidium varieties have unique characteristics in flower shape, color, and fragrance. Counterfeit varieties lack these distinct features and may differ significantly from genuine ones.
Consulting Experts
When purchasing Cymbidiums, if you encounter any difficult questions, you can consult with professionals in the flower market. They have extensive experience and can provide you with accurate identification methods.
Identifying Cymbidiums is not a difficult task. By mastering the methods above, you can easily purchase the Cymbidium you desire. Keeping an eye on the Cymbidium market dynamics and understanding industry reports and third-party reviews can help improve your identification skills. May you find great joy and satisfaction in the process of selecting your Cymbidium.
References:
1. China Flowers & Potted Landscape Magazine: "China Flowers & Potted Landscape", Issue 1, 2019.
2. China Flower Association: "China Flower Industry Development Report", 2018 Edition.