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Shanghai orchid show blossoms

By Wu Yiyao in Shanghai ( China Daily ) Updated: 2014-04-13 07:33:47

 Shanghai orchid show blossoms

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However, tropical orchids are becoming increasingly popular in China, with their lasting blossoms and beautiful hues.

Shanghai orchid show blossoms

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Shanghai's plan for diversifying its orchid industry is to import more plants, while giving domestic cultivators an international presence at the show, says Johan Hermans, chairman of London-based Royal Horticultural Society Orchid Committee.

"There are lots of designers and other people here from overseas," he says.

"But the plants are still very difficult to get into China."

Hermans points out it's also challenging for China to export its plants.

He believes this will change.

Shanghai has been making efforts to cultivate new species, develop gardening technology and increase the number of flower shows, Chenshan Botanical Garden director Hu Yonghong says.

 
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