Top Grade Cymbidium Species
As one of China's traditional famous flowers, the top-grade species of Cymbidium are highly sought after for their unique floral posture and profound cultural value. These rare varieties not only carry the millennium of cultivation techniques but also form attractive focal points due to the differences in their variety characteristics. Mastering the characteristics and key points of maintenance of famous products is the key for orchid enthusiasts to enhance their appreciation level.
A Guide to Appreciating the Six Famous Cymbidium Species
Jun He: Wide-Leaf荷花Petal Benchmark
Leaves up to 3 cm wide combined with dragon-like patterns and blunt-rounded leaf tips form a unique identification mark. The荷花-shaped petals bloom continuously from June to October each year, and a single plant can achieve three reblooms. It is recommended to maintain a constant temperature of 25°C to extend the blooming period.
Yi Pin Mei: plum blossomPetal Fragrance Representative
The separated plum blossomshape with five petals and the golden ratio structure emit a subtle fragrance that varies with temperature changes. It is necessary to maintain 60% humidity at night to activate the volatilization of fragrance substances, and it is recommended to use a mixture of red jade soil and pine bark for cultivation.
Xia Huang Mei: Lazy Aesthetic Benchmark
Emerald green sword-like leaves and yellow-green flower stems form a color contrast, with 3-6 spiral arrangements of inflorescences. Special attention should be paid to controlling the shading rate at 70%, as strong sunlight can easily cause leaf tip browning.
Emei Xian: Double Excellence in Line Art
Silver white bordered line art covering 85% or more, combined with butterfly-shaped flowers, forms a double viewing point. It is recommended to use a ceramic pot with sphagnum moss for cultivation, and a day-night temperature difference of 8°C or more is needed to promote the development of line art.
Shu Mei Shuang Shu: Regional Characteristic Variety
Green Light Deng Mei pure green flower stems require the application of ferrous sulfate to maintain color, and yellow Light Deng Mei leaf color with a preference for a pH 6.0 substrate shows the best performance. Both varieties need to be fertilized with bone meal in spring and autumn to promote bud differentiation.
Other Rare Varieties
The double-petal gene of Bao Dao Xian Nv needs to be activated by low-temperature vernalization, and the variegation mutation of Wu Yue Qilin requires stable lighting. The golden thread pattern of Jin Si Ma Wei is maintained by a specific microbe community, and it is recommended to preserve the original pot's microbial community when transplanting.
The maintenance of famous Cymbidium products requires the construction of a micro-ecological environment, using intelligent temperature and humidity monitoring equipment, combined with a阶段性 fertilization strategy. Regularly observing the state of the waxy layer on the leaf surface can timely adjust the maintenance plan, allowing these plant treasures to continue to bloom beautifully.