ISBN : 9789811263361
Author : Choy Sin Hew
Publisher : World Scientific
Year : 2024
Language : English
Type : Book
Description : 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). The love and appreciation for Lan, also known as "Lan Culture", has become