Variegated forms of Den. moniliformes
 

I've recently bought young clones of some variegated foliage forms of Den. moniliforme.

In Japan, variegated forms of Den. moniliformes are specially called as "Chouseiran 長生蘭 (Long-life orchids)," and are highly regarded by horticulturists since Edo period.


Shodai (昭代)

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White-edged variegation (fukurin 覆輪), with short round leaves. Leaves has wrinkled looks (so-called rasa-form). Newly emerging leaves have pinkish glow on them, which slowly disappears. Stays relatively short even after full growth. It is regarded as a classical Chouseiran in Japan.


Kinryuu (金竜, Golden Dragon)

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Golden-yellow edged form of the species.



Ginryuu (銀竜, Silver Dragon)

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Supposedly a mutation of Kinryuu. As the name suggests, it has white edges instead of yellow.



GeumSong (金松, Golden Pine)

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A variety developed from Korea. It has irregular bright yellow variegation. Very pretty.



As you can imagine, controlling spider mites are even more important than standard non-variegated forms...and I've just saw some spider mites this morning...time to wage some serious war against them I guess. ;)

Nice looking collection!

Beautiful, all of them. The Golden Pine and Silver Dragon are striking