Rui Mei (瑞梅)
Petal Type: Mei Ban (Plum-blossom form)

History: Selected by Liu A'yu (刘阿余) of Tangli, Shaoxing, before the Second Sino-Japanese War (pre-1937). Later sold to Xie Ruishan (谢瑞山) of Suzhou, who named it "Rui Mei" (incorporating his own name "Rui").

Characteristics:

• Flower:

  • Outer three petals tightly rounded with pointed tips.

  • Divided column (分窠, fēn kē - separated pollinia).

  • "Liu Hai" lip (刘海舌, Liúhǎi shé - distinct, forward-curving lip resembling traditional bangs).

  • Flowers held horizontally (flat shoulder) with upright,端正的花容端正 posture.

  • Long blooming period.

• Foliage:

  • • Semi-pendant leaves.

    • Pale purple-green bracts.

    • Dark green leaves with sharp tips.

    • Shallow leaf veins.

    • Tall sheath (脚壳, jiǎo ké - pseudobulb/leaf base covering).

  • Growth:

    • Fast propagation rate.

    • Robust blooming habit.

  Detailed Foliage Description:

  • Growth habit: Slanting-pendant; central leaves semi-erect, outer leaves semi-pendant.

  • Leaf color: Deep green with a glossy sheen.

  • Dimensions:

    • Length: 20–25 cm (up to 30 cm).

    • Width: 0.6–0.8 cm (up to 1 cm).

  • Texture: Thick and firm.

• Veination:

  • Distinct shallow V-shaped groove (deeper near base, shallower toward tip).

  • Slightly raised midrib on the underside.

• Margins: Serrated (finely toothed).

• Tip: Sharply pointed.

• Sheath (脚壳):

  • Tall, not clasping the leaf base.

  • Sheath tip soft.

• Bud: Short and round, reddish-purple with green hue, tipped with fine white granules.
  
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