mutated Dai Chau orchid - HOT Mutant Cymbidium Orchids

Learn about the characteristics of color, morphology as well as notes when playing with mutated Dai Chau orchids, typically pure white Dai Chau orchids, 5 CT Dai Chau orchids, striped Dai Chau orchids,...

The mutated Dai Chau orchid is one of the rarest and most expensive orchid lines today, constantly sought after by professional orchid enthusiasts. With its unique beauty from strange flower colors, passionate fragrance to unique leaf types, it has helped raise the aesthetic and economic value of Dai Chau orchids to another level.

In today's article, let's learn more about the characteristics, values, and notes when collecting and playing with mutated Dai Chau orchids - the orchid line that has been making waves in the mutated orchid market in Vietnam .

Introduction to mutant orchid

Introducing the mutant Dai Chau orchid.

Mutated Dai Chau orchids are rare orchid lines with high aesthetic and economic value. With unique variations in flowers, leaves and shapes such as pure white flower mutations, 5 standard white petals or striped leaves, dwarf plants,...

Mutated Dai Chau orchids can appear in nature due to spontaneous mutations or through selection and hybridization. They are considered "treasures" in the orchid world because of their uniqueness, no two plants are alike.

Common mutant forms of Cymbidium orchids

Below are some of the most popular mutated Cymbidium orchids. Please learn more to see their uniqueness.

Pure white orchid - Extremely rare

Image of a mutant orchid with pure white flower clusters.

Pure white Dai Chau orchid is a high-class and extremely rare mutant orchid, considered the "precious gem" of the mutant orchid world. Not only does it possess pure beauty but it also shows the class of professional orchid players. What makes this orchid line special is that it will completely lose the purple and red pigments in Dai Chau orchid flowers, creating a pure white color.

Identification characteristics of pure white Dai Chau orchid:

• The flower is 100% pure white, no spots, no purple or pink tint. Some individuals will be creamy white due to lack of light or age of the flower, but are still considered pure white mutations because there are no spots or other colored borders.
• The flower tongue is ivory or milky white.
• Flowers bloom thickly, evenly, and stay fresh for 20 - 30 days
• The flowers have a strong, sweet and fragrant smell.
• Low genetic potential, propagated by keiki or separation of bushes from mother plant

White 5-petal orchid

Image of mutant Cymbidium 5 CT orchid.

Another valuable mutant orchid variety is the 5-petal white orchid (5CT). With elegant milky white flowers and beautiful, thick, even petals, this orchid species not only fascinates orchid collectors but also becomes a valuable collectible asset.

Identification features:

• The flower has 5 milky white or ivory petals, no spots, large petals, evenly thick.
• The flower tongue is light purple, white with a very light purple tinge.
• Flowers bloom simultaneously and densely
• Has a sweet, gentle, very pleasant scent
• Low genetic stability rate so only propagate by keiki or tissue culture

Dark Red Cymbidium Orchid

Image of Dai Chau orchid with unique dark red color.

Another impressively colored mutant orchid line that we would like to introduce to you is the deep red Dai Chau. Standing out with its luxurious and mysterious red color, they have become a symbol of class in the mutant orchid world. Although not as valuable as the pure white or 5CT lines, this orchid is still sought after and collected by many people.

Identification features:

• Petals are dark red, wine red or plum red, smooth, without spots
• The tongue of the flower has the same color tone as the petals but will be darker, leaning towards deep purple red.
• Flowers bloom thickly, large, uniformly
• Strong, sweet and long lasting fragrance

Striped leaf mutant orchid

Image of striped leaf mutant orchid.

The striped-leaf orchid is one of the most popular mutant strains thanks to the unique beauty of its leaves, even before the plant flowers. The mutant feature of this orchid is that the leaves have white and yellow stripes running vertically. The rarity is even higher if the plant has stable, even and clear stripes from the base to the tip.

Identification features:

• Green leaves with white and yellow stripes, clear and even stripes
• Popular stripe patterns: white stripes in the middle, double stripes, variegated stripes, leaf edge stripes,...
• Flowers can be normal flowers or mutant flowers.
• This mutant is very rare in nature, usually only common in selective tissue culture plants.
• Note that because the leaves have chlorophyll mutation (stripes), the ability to photosynthesize will be a bit poor, you need to take better care.

Value of mutant orchid

Learn the value of mutated Dai Chau orchids.

The mutated Cymbidium orchid not only has aesthetic value but also has very high economic value. Let's find out the details below.

Aesthetic value

Aesthetic value is the factor that makes Dai Chau mutate into a "noble orchid". Specifically as follows:

• Unique - different: Each mutated orchid has a unique color and shape, creating an extremely rare beauty.
• Unique colors: From pure white Dai Chau orchids, 5 white petals or pink-red petals... all bring a different beauty that is superior to common Dai Chau orchids.
• Mutated leaves such as white stripes, yellow stripes: Have high landscape value, often favored in decorative hanging bonsai.

Economic value

Currently, the selling price of mutated Dai Chau orchids has a big difference compared to normal Dai Chau orchids, depending on the level of mutation, gene stability or origin of the plant. You can refer to the following price list to understand more.

Note:

• Normally, mature plants with flowers that have bloomed in the correct mutant form will cost much more than seedlings.
• Plants with clear origin and pictures of mother plants can double in price.

Genetic value - breeding

The mutated Dai Chau orchid lines that have been stable for many years will have high breeding value. They can be propagated by tissue culture, keiki incubation or cross-breeding to preserve the precious gene set.

A mother mutant orchid can produce dozens of offspring, each worth from several million to several tens of millions - creating a "huge" source of income for gardeners.

Collection and investment value

For orchid enthusiasts, mutated Dai Chau orchids are considered “biological stocks” that can increase over time. The older the plant, the more standard the flower form, the more people collect them.

In Vietnam alone, there have been many transactions of mutated Dai Chau worth from 500 - 800 million VND/tree, especially in the pure white Dai Chau line of mature Dai Chau with clear origin.

Notes when playing & collecting mutated Dai Chau orchids

Growing mutated Dai Chau orchids is often associated with many risks if you do not know how to invest and maintain the orchid over time. Please note the following to avoid unfortunate consequences.

Understanding mutations correctly

You must understand the concept of mutation correctly. Mutation is a change in genes that causes orchids to have differences in flowers, leaves, stems or growth patterns. And not all plants with strange flowers are “standard mutations”, you need to verify the mother plant, the actual flowers and the stability of the genes over many seasons.

Standard mutant plants usually have low genetic diversity so can only be maintained by tissue culture or keiki.

Notes when buying mutated Dai Chau orchids

When buying mutated Dai Chau orchids in particular and all other mutated orchids in general, you need to note the following:

• Only buy from reputable sources, prioritize orchid gardens with mother plants and real videos. Avoid buying "seed collection" or "seedlings that can mutate"
• Only choose plants that have flowered because only when the plant blooms can we confirm whether it has a mutation or not to avoid risks.
• Determine stability because some orchids only flower once and then degenerate, so it takes at least 2-3 flowering seasons to be able to evaluate the standard flower form.
• Research the market carefully, avoid buying according to trends because it is easy to get bogus prices.
• Do not invest heavily if you do not have experience in identifying and caring for mutated orchids because you will easily encounter high risks.

Through the article that orchid-vn.com shares above, it can be seen that playing with mutated Dai Chau orchids is a delicate hobby, but it also comes with many risks, so you need to be alert, research and select carefully, not follow the trend. A standard mutated orchid - stable genes will increase in value over time.

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