Chinese Cymbidium Orchid: A Gentleman of Noble Virtue

by Choy Sin Hew and Yik Suan Wong

The cultivation of Chinese cymbidiums has a long history in China dating back to more than a thousand years ago. Chinese cymbidiums are commonly known as 'Lan' (兰) or 'Guo Lan' (国兰) in China.Lan has a special appeal and meaning to the Chinese as it symbolizes integrity, modesty and nobility. Confucius praised Lan as the 'Gentleman of Noble Virtue' (君子之风) and 'King of Fragrance' (王者之香)...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9811263361
• ISBN13: 9789811263361
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"