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Douban Lan and Chunlan: Comparing Cymbidium Orchids

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Douban lan and chunlan are Chinese orchid names whose distinctions are easier to follow when leaves and flowers are considered together. Keep the nursery label, and compare flowering plants instead of relying on leaf posture alone.

The difference between Douban orchid and Chunlan

Douban orchid strains are half -drooping, not very, the leaves are scattered, and the petiole parts are mostly U -shaped. It looks "soft and bone", and has a weak beauty. Waist, compared to Douban Langang.

Douban Lan and Chunlan, image 1

The difference between the leaves of Douban Lan and Chunlan

Douban orchid leaves are narrower than spring orchids, narrow leaves, no leaf handle ring, and obvious leaves. The leaf veins are transparent in the sun. Chunlan leaves are relatively wide, the orchid orchid leaves are relatively rough, and the spring orchid leaves are smooth. On the left side of the figure below is the leaves of Douban orchid, and the picture on the right is the leaves of Chunlan.

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The difference between Douban orchid and Chunlan

Douban orchid root is hypertrophic, the ball stems are not obvious, but the root tip is obvious. Before the unearthed the plant buds, it is more fat, the gloss is weak, and most of the fake scales are arranged in one word. The dislocation distribution is more sharp and strong before unearthed.

The difference between Douban orchid and Chunlan

Douban orchid blooms single flowers in spring, and the petals are thick. Except for individual orchids, there are generally fragrant and more flowers. Chunlan has a lot of flowers, most of which have 2-4 flowers, and the floral fragrance is relatively obvious. Most of them are distinguished from the scent of flowers on the market.

Douban Lan and Chunlan, image 3

Related reading: Douban Lan Orchid Care: Growing Medium and Root Checks.