The orchid, the treasure of China's top ten famous flowers, is unforgettable for its elegant posture and charming fragrance. It starts with:"Color, fragrance, appearance, rhyme"The four qualities are famous all over the world, like a temperament beauty and wisdom, exuding a unique charm. According to historical records, as early as the Qin Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago, people had the habit of planting orchids at home. In that era of material scarcity, orchids not only carried the role of fragrance, but also became the darling of the people. People love to put orchids in their homes, not only to beautify the living environment, but also to purify the spiritual space. Literati and writers often placed a pot of orchids on their bookcases to express their aspirations and emotions.
Dear friends, today I would like to reveal to you a variety of orchids with a history of nearly 300 years, which is the Song Mei in Chunlan. It is famous in the orchid world, known as the evergreen general in the orchid world, and has the reputation of the king of plum petals. This variety was collected by Song Jinxuan, a merchant during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, and there is a beautiful legend hidden behind it: "In the middle of the night, the flower fairy came to seek a dream, and Jinxuan fell down to Song Mei". It is this legend that gives it its unique cultural connotation.
During the Qing Dynasty, a Miao Song Mei's ** once up to a house, although now ** has been shocked, but its beauty and value have not diminished at all. For friends who love orchids, Song Mei is undoubtedly a rare artistic treasure. Its petals are like plums, fragrant and elegant, whether placed at home or in the office, it can add elegance and taste to the environment.
Imagine that when you look up and see the green Song Mei in between busy work, you can't help but feel a sense of tranquility and relief in your heart. This is the beauty and emotion that Song Mei brings us. If you have a soft spot for orchids, then I believe you will definitely fall in love with this song plum with a deep cultural heritage. Song plum, this orchid variety, has an elegant plum petal shape, and sometimes it is a perfect combination of plum petals, narcissus petals, or plum petals and willow leaf shapes. Each form has its own charm and is breathtaking, so the orchid world has given it the reputation of "Variety Song Plum".
Before I met Song Mei, I thought that the lotus orchid had interpreted beauty to the extreme. However, the appearance of Song Mei subverted my inherent perception of plum petals. It interprets the charm of plum petals in an unprecedented elegance. The flowers bloom side by side, complementing each other to create a harmonious picture. The roundness and curvature of the outer three petals, and the opening of the supporting petals to the sky, all show their unique charm.
Songmei is the most typical small-grass orchid with high ornamental value. Its fragrance is even more intoxicating. The rich and mellow orchid fragrance is strong but not pungent, just right. This fragrance seems to have the power of magic, and it only takes one flower to fill the room. Flower friends affectionately named it "Xiangmanlou", whenever they go home and open the door, the fragrance will come to their faces, and instantly sweep away the fatigue of the body.
It blooms in winter and spring, and the flowering period of nearly two months coincides with the Spring Festival, adding a strong festive atmosphere to the festival. The leaves of Song Mei are equally beautiful, seemingly chaotic but have an orderly beauty. When creating orchid paintings, many masters of Chinese painting will use the leaves of Song Mei as inspiration**.
In this era of hybrid orchids, pure orchids like Song Mei are rare. For those who know how to appreciate and cherish orchids, Song Mei is undoubtedly a rare treasure. It is easy to maintain and easy for novices to master. For senior flower friends, Song Mei brings different challenges and fun. Song Mei is known as the first of the Four Heavenly Kings, if you can't collect all the Four Heavenly Kings, then raising a pot of Song Mei is also a good choice. The once aristocratic orchid has now entered the homes of ordinary people, and it will continue to occupy a place in the orchid world.