Podocarpus is the auspicious guardian deity in plant feng shui

Podocarpus, also known as Luohanshan, evergreen Luohanshan, Tushan, golden larch, immortal cypress, Luohan cypress, and Jiangnan cypress, is an evergreen tree and a variety of pine. It can be seen in many homes as potted Luohanshan. And because every plant has its own feng shui interpretation in plant feng shui, what kind of interpretation does Podocarpus have in plant feng shui? Let's take a look together!

In traditional Chinese culture, Podocarpus symbolizes longevity and wealth preservation, carrying an auspicious meaning. In the Guangdong region, there is a folk saying: "If a family has Podocarpus, generation after generation will never suffer poverty." Ancient Chinese officials also liked to plant Podocarpus in their courtyards, regarding it as the guardian deity of their official position. In some places, Podocarpus is even endowed as the incarnation of deities. Even as times develop and everything changes, people still will not easily touch the ancient Podocarpus in the village, this "treasure that guards the village." People always feel that it is a kind of unseen protection, able to bring peace, happiness, wealth, and more.

Because the crown of Podocarpus is broadly ovate, with small crowns forming at each branch point, its tree form appears ancient and elegant, and the combination of its seeds and seed stalks is unusual and endearing. Podocarpus is often planted in some temples or residential courtyards in the south. On the one hand, this is because it maintains green vitality all year round; on the other hand, because it symbolizes good fortune and peace, planting it in such places can carry a good symbolic meaning.

Podocarpus can be planted in pairs in front of a gate, as a solitary planting in the central courtyard, or in a corner by a wall paired with rockery and lake stones. Variegated-leaf Podocarpus can be planted in flower platforms, and can also be arranged in flower beds or potted indoors for appreciation. Small-leaf Podocarpus can also be planted as a courtyard hedge. These are all good choices.

Now Podocarpus is not only planted in gardens and courtyards. Because people love it, a technique has been developed: making Podocarpus into different potted specimens, which can be placed on both sides of a conference hall or a hotel lobby, all making for very good scenery. Moreover, the symbolism is very good, foretelling evergreen endurance through ten thousand years, smooth career, peace and auspiciousness, and so on, which is undoubtedly what people most desire to have. Some people also choose a pot of Podocarpus bonsai for their study or balcony, bringing themselves a lively atmosphere and tireless fighting spirit.