The flowers on Chinese yuan banknotes: grow them at home for good fortune and beauty
Orchid
The flower on the fifth-series 1-yuan banknote and the 1-jiao coin is the orchid. Orchids have been loved by people since ancient times and are one of the "Four Gentlemen" along with plum blossom, bamboo and chrysanthemum. The flowers are small and elegant, the stems and leaves slender and long, and the bearing noble and graceful.
Tips for caring for orchids:
Airy, fertile soil is the key to caring for orchids. You can mix leaf mold, decomposed rice husks and honeycomb coal cinders in a 2:1:1 ratio to make orchid soil.
Narcissus
The flower on the 5-yuan banknote is the narcissus. Narcissus is one of China's top ten famous flowers. Its flowers are white as jade, its center pale yellow and delicate, and it gives off a fresh fragrance like a fairy.
Tips for caring for narcissus:
During the growing period, narcissus needs a sufficient water supply; change the water once every 3-5 days. Put it on a sunny balcony during the day, and move it back indoors in the evening.
Chinese rose
The flower on the fifth-series 10-yuan banknote is the Chinese rose. The Chinese rose has the reputation of "queen of flowers" and is also one of China's top ten famous flowers. With proper care, it can bloom every month, making it truly a "blooming machine" among flowers.
Tips for caring for Chinese roses:
Chinese roses love light. In spring, you can place them outdoors in a bright spot, ensuring at least 4 hours of direct sunlight each day. In hot, dry weather, spray water around the plant to increase air humidity.
Lotus
The flower on the fifth-series 20-yuan banknote is the lotus. The lotus is also one of China's top ten famous flowers and is called the "hibiscus in the water." It "emerges from the mud unstained," symbolizing purity and integrity.
Tips for caring for lotuses:
When caring for lotuses, it is best to use a mix of pond mud and garden soil, as this soil is fairly fertile. When watering, you can add a few drops of white vinegar to the water to keep the soil acidic.
Chrysanthemum
The flower on the fifth-series 50-yuan banknote, the fourth-series 1-yuan coin and the third-series 1-yuan coin is the chrysanthemum. The chrysanthemum has been chosen as the city flower by ten Chinese cities, which shows how much people love it. Chrysanthemums are cold-resistant and drought-tolerant, with strong vitality, and symbolize "longevity."
Tips for caring for chrysanthemums:
Water less in spring, and do not water until the potting soil is dry. This helps the chrysanthemum's roots develop. In spring, apply a nitrogen fertilizer about once every 7 days, such as decomposed cake fertilizer water, to promote plant growth.
Plum blossom
The flower on the fifth-series 100-yuan banknote and the third-series 5-jiao coin is the plum blossom. The plum blossom ranks first among the "Four Gentlemen" of plum blossom, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum, and is also one of China's top ten famous flowers, which shows its lofty status.
Tips for caring for plum blossoms:
Plum blossoms like a humid environment. In spring, water once every 1-2 days. After watering thoroughly, place the plum blossom on a sunny, well-ventilated balcony or outdoors.
Peach blossom
The flower on the fourth-series 1-yuan banknote is the peach blossom. The peach tree is a traditional Chinese tree. Peach blossoms can be enjoyed, eaten and used in medicine, making them extremely versatile.
Tips for caring for peach blossoms:
Peach blossoms love light and are best placed outdoors in direct sunlight. Insufficient light easily leads to leggy branches, small leaves and few flower buds.
Bamboo
The plant on the fourth-series 2-yuan banknote is bamboo. Bamboo has upright stems and leaves arranged with a pleasing density. Many gardeners like to keep a potted bamboo at home: "Better to eat without meat than to live without bamboo."
Tips for caring for bamboo:
Bamboo likes humidity, so you can spray water around it often to increase humidity. Potted bamboo likes light fertilizer; in spring, apply diluted cake fertilizer water once a month.
Pine
The plant on the fourth-series 5-yuan banknote is the pine. The pine ranks first among the "Three Friends of Winter," still standing tall and upright after the harsh winter.
Tips for caring for potted pines:
Pines are drought-tolerant but not waterlogging-tolerant. When watering, be sure to water thoroughly until water flows out of the bottom of the pot. To prevent water accumulation, choose loose, airy soil, or place some charcoal at the bottom of the pot to improve aeration.
Peony
The flower on the fourth-series 10-yuan banknote and the third-series 1-yuan coin is the peony. The peony is called the "king of flowers." Peonies come in many colors, with large, full blooms, and are also known as "national beauty and heavenly fragrance."
Tips for caring for peonies:
Peonies like loose, airy soil. You can mix garden soil and leaf mold in a 7:3 ratio. When potting, spread about 3cm of coarse sand at the bottom of the pot to improve aeration and prevent water accumulation from causing root rot.
These flowers on Chinese yuan banknotes
are not only beautiful in plant form and lovely in bloom
but also reflect the profound meaning of Chinese culture
How many kinds do you grow at home?