Introduction to the main precious varieties of orchids (Chunlan)

There are many varieties of orchids in China after long-term cultivation and breeding by the working people. Many precious orchids are named after the special shape of their petals, such as "× × plum". "× × lotus", "× × daffodil", "× × element", "× × odd petal" and so on. Some are described according to their colors, such as "Green Cloud", "Cui Gai", "Green Ying", "Purple Shou Jin Zhang", "Cui Yi Pin", "Red Bee Qiao", "Immortal Green", "Big Green Lotus", "Green Kui", "Green Toad", "Purple Cold Orchid", "White newspaper year" and so on. Some are named according to the grower's name, anecdotes in the breeding process and place names. Such as "Song Mei", "Duanmei", "Tangmei", "Zhang Hesu", "Xie he Su", "Cheng Mei", "Cui Mei", "Yang she he Su", "Yang Su Su Butterfly", "Da Pin", "Xiaoda", "Changshu Su", "Suzhou Chunyipin", "Yuyao first Plum", "Shanghai Plum", "Songjiang Dahe", "Wenzhousu", "Juzhousu", "Jin Zhisu", "long Yan Su", "Guanyinsu", "Guanyinsu", "Yong an Su", "Yong Fu Su", "Jianlan" and so on. There are also some named after its form, such as "Jiyuan", "Ying GE Mei", "Seagull", "Duoyun", "Bee Qiao", "Cui Butterfly", "Moth Bee Plum", "Duanmei", "Best", "Yulan Orchid" and so on. Some are even named after the number and image of flowers on their stems, such as "13 Taibao", "18 Phoenix", "Dai Mei", "Huilian", "he he Butterfly", "four Xi Butterfly" and so on. In order to enable readers to have a detailed understanding of the history, characteristics and petal system of the main famous orchids in China, they are introduced in detail as follows:

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The history of Song plum petal was selected by Zhejiang Song Jinxuan family during the reign of Qianlong in Qing Dynasty, so it was named Song Jinxuan Mei.

When the characteristic flower is in the shape of plum petals, the three petals are especially tight and round, with silkworm moths holding and bangs; sometimes they can also open lotus-shaped daffodils or plum-shaped daffodils; for example, bluegrass occasionally has pedicel flowers when they are strong. Most of the old leaves are arched, the bracts are light red, the leaf color is dark green, the leaf width is wide, and the leaf tip is obtuse. It is an outstanding species of Chunlan plum petal type, and is listed as the first of the four famous species of Chunlan.

2 Yuyao's first plum petal history was selected by Yuyao Xuling when the road was clear. Also known as the first circle. Features

Three petals short round, petal flesh thick, five petals divided into nests. Drop your shoulders slightly. A wishful tongue. The flower stem is thin. The color is not clean and green. The old leaves are slightly sickle-shaped. Bract leaves apical reddish. The blade is a little thicker.

3 History of Cai Mei petal petal in Xiaoshan

During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Cai was selected in Xiaoshan, Zhejiang Province, and was later destroyed by the war; in Xianfeng, Ningbo Yilan lovers selected similar green plum and replaced it, but the outer three petals were narrower and harder to hold, and compared with the old ones, the flower shape was worse.

Features outside three tight edges, flat shoulders, all-embracing (glued with stamens, commonly known as three valves and one nose). The thin stem is tall. The color is green. When it is plum-shaped, the flower shape is slightly smaller, called Cai Mei. If open plum-shaped daffodils, more than five-petal nest, the flower shape is larger, called Cai Mei Narcissus; because the lip is slightly white green, it is also known as Cai Meisu. The old leaves are slightly arched, the veins are slightly deep, the feet are low, and the bracts are green. This flower from strong grass to thin, open plum type daffodils in the majority, lack of fertilizer, orchid grass thin often open plum type, such as Jiaozhuang behind a good flower.

The history of jade plum petal was selected in Shaoxing during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. The five petals are short and round, with flat shoulders, short flat edges, white tongue, near the base of the lip and the edge of the cheeks, and occasionally a slight pink halo. The flower stem is shorter. Early flowering.

(5) the history of Qinmei petal was selected by Jiashan, Zhejiang Province during the Qing Jiaqing period. Characteristic five-petal short round, tight edge, divided nest, hard holding, such as Italian tongue, fine flower stem, shoulder flat. The old leaves are sickle-shaped, with blunt tips and reddish bracts.

The first plum petal of Yuanhu Lake was selected during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, also known as Wan Zi, characterized by three round long petals, tight edges, flat shoulders, thick flesh, waxy, emerald green, reddish dots at the head of the petal, arched old leaves of the small Ruyi tongue, dark green bracts, deep veins and low feet.

7 small petal-shaped plum petals were selected in Suzhou flower cellar during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty, so they were named after each other because of fighting. Characteristic petal short foot round head shoulder flat, tight edge semi-hard holding, round tongue, slender flower stem. The old leaves are slightly sickle-shaped and the bracts are crimson.

8 generations of plum petal type. During the Qing Daoguang period, Ningbo flower peddlers elected. Features three round long, semi-hard holding, as small as the tongue. Often a stem of two flowers (folded up and down), lack of fertilizer, occasionally a stem and a flower. The old leaf is arched, the leaf tip is blunt, the leaf vein is shallow, the leaf quality is thick. Bracts red-purple.

9 auspicious petal history of plum petals found in Suzhou Sheng'aguan in Guang Xu Jiashen year of Qing Dynasty in Tianmu Mountain, Zhejiang Province. Features

Three short round roots, flat shoulders, tight, divided nest semi-hard peddling, round tongue. Flower stem slender, water-red shell, tip all green. The old leaves are half-hanging and the leaves are thicker.

10 Yongfeng petal-shaped plum petals were selected by flower vendors before the Anti-Japanese War. Characteristic three-petal tight round, short foot, root, such as Italian tongue, semi-hard pocket, flower stem high. The old leaf is obliquely drooping and the leaf tip is sharp.

11 episodes of the history of round petal plum petals were selected by Yilan family in Yuyao, Zhejiang. Also known as the old ten yuan. Features

The outer three lobes bear the root of the circle, so it is named the set circle. Sometimes the plum-shaped daffodil valve is opened, and the three valves are slightly round. Five-petal sub-nest, small bangs tongue, color slightly yellowish green, shoulder flat, petal flesh thick. The flowers are dignified; stiff and have a long flowering period. The old leaf is obliquely drooping, the leaf tip is obtuse, the leaf vein is deep, the leaf quality is thick, the foot shell is low. The bracts are green and reddish. This kind of robust, easy to produce flowers and reproduce quickly, so it is one of the most widely spread varieties in Chunlan. It is one of the four famous species in Chunlan.

History of petal-shaped plum petals in the West Lake Guang Xu was selected by Gong Maoxing flower bed in the hutong of Hangzhou Powder Bureau during the Qing Dynasty. Features three short round, root, sub-nest, semi-hard pocket to hold the heart, small round tongue. Early flowering. The old leaves are sickle-shaped and thick. Bracts lavender.

13 the history of petal-shaped plum petals in Tianxing was selected by the flower vendor Shen in the second year of Guang Xu in the Qing Dynasty. Characteristics. The three-petal short foot round head, the petal width is very wide, the quality waxy, the petal flesh is very thick, the valve tip often has the hook front, the color green, the shoulder is flat, the tongue is big, and the red spot on the tongue has one, two, three, four points. The leaf is broad, semi-sagging, the leaf surface is bright, the leaf tip is obtuse. Bracts purplish red.

The history of the petal-shaped plum petal of longan plum was selected by Zhu Xiangbao in Shaoxing. Also known as the tournament. Features three short round, flat edges, flat shoulders, closed back semi-hard pocket, small heart, bangs tongue. The sheath shell of this flower has no flesh color, and most of the flowers have to be operated on when they penetrate the shell-the "lap" can be opened before the flower appearance is straight and the petal width is flat. The leaf is semi-vertical, the leaf color is dark and the foot shell is low. It is better to put it in a sunny place after flowering, otherwise it is not easy to produce flowers. When the plant is strong, the flower is round and has a tight edge.

15 he Shenmei petal history was selected at the beginning of the Republic of China. Also known as Ying GE Mei. Features three short round, root, nest, shoulder flat, occasionally a flying shoulder-shaped opening, Guanyin holding the heart, bangs, the flower stem is not high, the color is not clean green. The old leaves are oblique, the leaves are shiny and the tips are obtuse. The bracts are rose red.

16 Tang Mei petal history at the beginning of the Republic of China, selected by Shaoxing Tang. The three petals are round and large, with tight edges, the petals are slightly floating in the middle, the nests are semi-hard to hold, the shoulders are flat, sometimes slightly flying shoulders, round tongues, the petals are yellowish green, there are obvious ribs on the three petals, and there are sparse fly shit-like black spots on the side petals, which is a prominent mark and the flower stem is longer. The bracts are reddish. The old leaf is semi-pendulous, the leaf color is dull, the leaf quality is thin, and the foot shell is low. The blooming stamens are shaded in front of the petals, and the color of the flowers is green.

17 the history of Xiang petal petal was selected by Zhu Xiangbao in Shaoxing at the beginning of the Republic of China. Features three-petal round head, long foot root knot, tight edge, color green, shoulder flat, sub-nest semi-hard holding heart, such as tongue, flower stem slender. The bract leaves are green, the leaves are obliquely pendulous, the leaves are thin, the veins are shallow, and the foot shell is low.

The history of green plum petals was selected by Gu Xiangxiao in Suzhou at the end of the Qing Dynasty. Characteristic five-petal sub-nest, three-petal big head thin root, shoulder flat, silkworm moth holding, as large as tongue, flower stem blue, and color such as green plum fruit. Therefore, it is named after it. Bracts crimson. The old leaf is semi-pendulous, bright, the tip of the leaf is slightly blunt, the vein of the leaf is deep, the leaf is thick, and the foot shell is low. It is one of the more widespread varieties in Chunlan. Healthy flower sex.

The history of Ruimei petal was selected by Xie Ruishan in Suzhou before the Anti-Japanese War. Features

Five-valve tight round, three-valve tip with a tip, nest, shoulder flat, bangs tongue, flower appearance is correct, florescence is long. The old leaves are arched, the bracts are light purple and greenish, the leaf color is dark green, the leaf tip is slightly sharp, the leaf vein is shallow, the foot shell is high. Because of its fast reproduction and healthy flowers, it is one of the more widespread varieties in Chunlan.

At the beginning of the Republic of China, the petal-shaped plum petal of Liangxi was originally selected in Suzhou, but it was not named at that time. It was later purchased by Yang Ganqing in Wuxi and named after the ancient place name in Wuxi. Features three-petal root, round head, valve tip center is emarginate, shoulder flat, big silkworm moth holding pocket, round tongue, flower stem long, color green. The old leaf is sickle-shaped, the vein is shallow, the leaf is thin, the foot shell is low. The bracts are reddish.

21 Rong Xiangmei petal-shaped plum petal history of the Republic of China, selected by the orchid peddler Qian he Ling. Features

The three petals are short and round, with thin roots, thick and wrinkled flesh, tight edges, silkworm moths holding, as big as the tongue, and light yellowish green petal color. The old leaf is semipendulous and the leaf tip is slightly obtuse.

22 carry forward the history of plum petal Xin Younian was selected by Zhejiang Qizi just before the Anti-Japanese War. Features

Three long feet round head, nest, tight edge, Guanyin pocket to hold the heart, Ruyi hard tongue. The old leaf is obliquely erect, the leaf is shiny, the leaf tip is sharp, the leaf vein is deep, the foot shell is high. Bracts green and reddish.

The history of Taiyuan plum petal was selected by Feng Zicai in the spring of 1922. Features three-petal round head root, petal meat thick, tight edge, shoulder flat, silkworm moth holding, as big as tongue, flower stem thin, green as green plum, light mining abnormal. Bracts purplish red. The old leaf is obliquely drooping, the leaf is thick, the leaf tip is blunt, and the foot shell is low.

History of 24-crown Songmei petal. Originally selected by Chen Bin in Yiwu, Zhejiang Province, an orchid event was held in Bansong Garden in Shanghai before the Anti-Japanese War. It was named Guansong Mei because of its dignified and beautiful shape. The outer three lobes are short and round, with tight edges, many fine ribs on the petals, soft silkworm moths holding, such as the tongue. The old leaf is sickle-shaped, the leaf tip is obtuse, the leaf vein is deep, the foot shell is low. The bracts are red green.

The history of 25-day plum petal is said to have been selected by Yang Zuren in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province in 1918. Features three-petal round head, root, semi-soft hold, bangs, long flowers. The old leaves are oblique, thick and veined.

26 Wangjing plum petal type plum valve

Historical ominous features three-petal round head, long feet root, Guanyin pocket, such as the tongue, flowers long. Ye Xiansheng.

twenty-seven。 The history of Yangan petal was selected by folk orchids at the beginning of the Republic of China. Features three-petal round head, thin root, tight edge, silkworm moth holding, holding the front end is light white, big bangs tongue. The flower posture and elegant demeanor can be comparable with Song Mei and the Western God.

twenty-eight。 The history of petal-shaped plum petals was selected from the ripe leaves of Xianfeng in the Qing Dynasty. Features

Three-petal round head, root, petal meat thick texture, flat shoulders, flowers, hard holding the heart, in full bloom when the nest held high. twenty-nine。 The history of Wenhua plum petal was selected by the author Shen Yuanru in 1943. Features three-petal round head, long feet root, soft silkworm moth holding, bangs tongue, main lobe dragging hemp.

thirty。 The history of new plum petal in Yixing was selected by Zhu Jingnan in Yixing in 1940. Features outside the three-petal round head, long feet, tight edge, silkworm moth, such as tongue, shoulder slightly.

thirty-one。 The history of Yuanmei petal was selected by the author Shen Yuanru in the spring of 1936. Characteristic three-petal root knot round, waxy and thick, soft silkworm moth holding, small as tongue, color green. The leaves are arched.

thirty-two。 The history of southern petal petal was selected by Yixing Zhu Jingnan in 1924. Features three-petal round head, root, tight edge, thick fleshy, waxy and beautiful, one-word shoulder, semi-hard heart, bangs.

thirty-three。 Square petal-shaped plum petals were selected by orchid vendors before the Anti-Japanese War. Characteristic three-petal head round and broad, root, divided nest, silkworm moth heart, such as tongue, shoulder flat, color green, flowers long. The bracts are red-black, pointed and obtuse, with thick leaves and low feet.

thirty-four。 The history of Yi Mei petal was selected by the author Shen Yuanru before the Anti-Japanese War. Features three-petal round and strong, tight edge, petal thick texture, slightly falling shoulder, semi-hard pocket, nest, big bangs tongue, scape high.

thirty-five。 Cuiyun instead of valve type

The historical ominous characteristics of plum petal are round head, root, tight edge, divided nest, silkworm moth holding, small Ruyi tongue. The leaf is oblique, the leaf tip is sharp, the foot shell is low, the scape is high.

thirty-six。 The history of Lingzi plum petal is ominously characterized by three round heads, long feet with roots, slightly tight edges, thinner flesh, Guanyin pocket, hard tongue.

thirty-seven。 The history of Zhu's new plum petal was selected by Yixing Zhu Jingnan in 1938. Features