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How many kinds of orchids are there?

Orchids are very precious ornamental plants in China, most of which are native to China, and new varieties of orchids are constantly discovered and cultivated every year. Bian Xiao will introduce you to five main orchids in China.

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First of all, Chunlan: Chunlan is also called Cao Lan and Shan Lan. Orchids are widely distributed and rich in resources. The flowering period is from February to March of a year, and the time can last about 1 month. The flowers are rich and pure. Precious varieties include petals of lotus, plum blossom, narcissus and butterfly. In terms of valve modeling, Jiangsu and Zhejiang famous products are the most typical.

2. Cymbidium hybridum: Cymbidium hybridum has thick and long roots, narrow and striped leaves, rough and hard texture, light green, obvious serrated leaves and prominent midvein. The flowers are fragrant and persistent, and the color is yellow. White, green, reddish and multicolored, mostly colored flowers, but also plain flowers and irises.

3. Orchids: Also called Four Seasons Orchids, including Xia Lan and Qiu Lan, bloom in summer. Four seasons orchids are strong and tall, with beautiful green leaves and flowers. They are not afraid of the heat and cold, have strong vitality and are easy to cultivate. Different varieties have different flowering periods, and flowers can be seen in May-65438+February.

4. Hanlan: Hanlan is distributed in Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangdong and Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan in the southwest. The leaves of Hanlan are longer than those of Sijilan, especially the leaf base is thinner, the leaves are elegant and elegant, green and delicate, with large, medium and thin leaves and edging. Rich in design and color, there are yellow, green, purple, deep purple and other colors, generally mottled veins and spots, but also clean and flawless plain flowers. Sepals and petals are narrow and thin, unique, delicate and lovely, with attractive aroma.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) China orchid: China orchid, also known as "Cymbidium" and "Orchidaceae", is native to Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Yunnan, Taiwan Province and Hainan. Lannong in southern China, especially in Guangdong and Yunnan, likes to cultivate and watch.