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Which orchids does Chinese orchid refer to and what is the difference between Chinese orchid and Western orchid?

Walter White
2020-07-10 08:11:49
There are many kinds of orchids in China. Here are three kinds of orchids: Chunlan, Jianlan and Huilan. In addition, there are some other kinds, such as Hanlan, baosui orchid, which also belong to Guolan. The difference between them and orchids is mainly in the way of growth and flowers. They are mostly terrestrial, with small and elegant flowers, while orchids are mostly epiphytic, with larger and more colorful flowers.

I. main varieties

1. Chunlan: it is the most widely distributed variety in China and has a long history of cultivation. Its plant type is very elegant, can give a kind of indifferent and elegant feeling, suitable for indoor viewing.

2. Jianlan: its flowers have a very fragrant smell. The petals are usually light green, and there are some purple spots on them as decorations, which are also very suitable for indoor viewing.

3. Cymbidium: it has various designs and colors. The original seed is produced in our country, now there are many varieties, mostly used in gardening, flower arrangement and other fields, deeply loved by everyone.

4. Other varieties: in addition to the above three varieties, Chinese orchid also includes Hanlan, baosui orchid, and many other varieties.

Second, the difference with orchid

1. Flowers: the flowers of Guolan are usually very small and delicate, and most of them are yellow, light pink, white and other relatively elegant colors. And the flowers of the orchid are usually bigger and more colorful.

2. Growth mode: most of the orchids are native, that is, they usually grow directly on the ground and draw nutrients from the flower soil. Most of the orchids are epiphytic and have aerial roots. It can grow on rocks, mosses and other materials.

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