Orchids are the gentlemen of flowers. People can learn a lot from it. When it is not blooming, it is as low-key as a weed, but after it blooms, it brings the word elegance to the fullest. It symbolizes the qualities of our people. This is the greatest value of orchids. Its merits are also the fundamental reason why it has been popular for thousands of years.
In ancient times, from dignitaries to ordinary people, they liked to raise a few pots of orchids at home. Raising orchids is actually addictive. People who love orchids have as few pots as few pots as they have, and more than a dozen pots or dozens of pots. Each one is a gift from nature and deserves to be treated with kindness.
Today I would like to introduce you to a relatively rare orchid variety. It disappeared for more than 30 years and reappeared. If you haven't seen it, you must have heard of its legends. It is currently the most mysterious orchid variety, pushing the beauty of orchids to a new level. Another new level, I'm sure you'll love it.
It is one of the top ten red materials of Chunlan - Loushan red. According to the historical records of orchids, it came down from Loushan Guanshan in Guizhou. This name is very good, integrating flower color, grass type, and origin, breaking the fact that there is no red color in Guizhou. It has also won the special gold medal of the orchid exhibition many times. Let's find out.
The flowers of Loushan Red are extremely red, without a trace of variegation. When they first bloom, they are bright red. Over time, the color gradually deepens, slowly turning purplish-red and even light black before falling. Lanyou calls it "extremely red and purple".
This flower color is very in line with our Chinese aesthetics of orchids, because red itself is a festive and auspicious embodiment and is relatively less affected by the environment. It can continue to bloom in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Guangzhou, as well as in the northeast and northwest regions of China. Its appearance will look classic even decades or centuries later.
The flowers of Loushan red are very elastic and will not deform no matter how long the flowers last. On the contrary, they look very huge. A flower is more than twice the size of an ordinary orchid, and its ornamental value is also doubled. Due to the tough texture of the petals, a single flowering period lasts for nearly two months, giving you enough time to enjoy the flowers.
Lou Shanhong won a special gold medal for the first time in the exhibition, but disappeared without a trace overnight. Although its sightings have been reported in many places, in fact they only became popular by accident. Many people regret the extinction of this species. But in 2017, it reappeared and became a great after-dinner treat.
When it comes to Loushan red, we have to mention its fragrance, because it is a fragrant orchid variety. The longer the flowering period, the stronger the fragrance. It's a few blocks away from those expensive perfumes. There are tens of thousands of varieties of this scent. It definitely ranks among the top five orchids. People who are allergic to perfume are not advised to keep it because its fragrance is really too strong.
As good as it is, it's known for being simple to maintain and adaptable to the environment. It has no special requirements for water, fertilizer, and plant material. Even inexperienced novices can handle it. Usually maintain Lou Shanhong as long as you choose the special soil for raising orchids, and you can usually water as long as you master the principle of seeing dry and wet, which is known as the "good baby" of the orchid world.
If you've seen enough of ordinary orchids, you can try Loushan Red. Putting a pot can effectively show your taste and improve your home living environment. Such an excellent orchid, what are you waiting for?