Podocarpus bonsai symbolizes attracting wealth, and wealthy families all love to keep one at home.

In ancient China, many wealthy families planted Podocarpus in their courtyards. It is very common in South China. Because it has high ornamental and collectible value, and when transplanted to some high-end clubs and villas it can better display its unique charm.

So when growing bonsai, Podocarpus is also a very popular plant. But today I want to talk about another meaning it has. Speaking of the uses of Podocarpus, they are mentioned in many ancient books. For example, some say: "All trees facing the house are auspicious, those facing away from the house are inauspicious." And so on. I do not understand these things, but from these aspects one can see how great the role of Podocarpus was in ancient times.

Generally, the plants we place indoors fall into two types: one is evergreen plants, such as Podocarpus, Rohdea japonica, and so on; the second is plants like cacti. One is to attract wealth, and the other is also to make the indoor air better and improve the home environment.

Podocarpus potted plants stay green all year round, are highly praised by ancient literati, and are also connected with Buddhism, so they are even more everyone's honored guest. In the end, people compared Podocarpus to a plant that invites good fortune and avoids misfortune, and wards off evil and neutralizes negative energy.

In the south, many families give an elderly person a Podocarpus bonsai on their birthday. It symbolizes longevity, health and good fortune. Because Podocarpus is also relatively common around temples, people plant Podocarpus in front of and behind their houses, which both prospers the home and benefits the owner with health and good fortune, and also attracts wealth.

I searched and found roughly these kinds of people would place a Podocarpus bonsai at home, besides those who are simply bonsai lovers. For example: villas, detached houses, officials' residences, merchants. You can see they are all people who are either rich or noble.

Podocarpus bonsai is generally potted before it sprouts in spring. After the dormant period, shape it; care is very simple. Get to know Podocarpus bonsai!