At the flower competition, more than 90 potted treasures vied in a dazzling display
The thriving flowers were delicate and charming, and the uniquely shaped bonsai showed great ingenuity. Recently, Binxi Community in Heping District held a flower competition that attracted more than 60 families to take part, and everyone brought out the most beautiful flowers hidden in their homes to "show off." The varieties displayed were diverse, with more than 60 varieties including geranium, Impatiens, crown of thorns, hibiscus, Spiraea cantoniensis, yew, clivia, and azalea, with more than 90 pots of flowers and potted plants displayed in total.
The scene of the flower exhibition and judging competition was lively, and many residents arrived early, admiring and commenting in small groups. "The hibiscus I grow got so many votes!" resident Ms. Wang said happily. Recently, in order to help neighbors in the area become more familiar and closer to one another, Binxi Community opened a flower competition in the residential area. Upon hearing that the community was holding such an activity, the community's residents all participated enthusiastically, bringing out their best flowers to take part.
Li Xiaoyan, director of the community residents' committee, said that the flower competition was about whose flowers grew best, and not just anyone could cast a vote. The votes were all in the hands of the community's disabled people, and friends with disabilities could vote according to their own preferences; only they had a say in the competition results. Nearby residents took photos of their own flowers while discussing flower-growing tips. "Different flowers have different soil requirements, and different adaptability to different soils. When growing flowers at home, the first thing is to understand which soil the flowers you plant are suited to..." "Water also depends on the flower; the method is not fixed. Some flowers like a lot of water and lots of fertilizer, while others do not like water. There is a lot to it..." Other residents were unwilling to be outdone and all rushed to share their flower-growing knowledge.
Resident Aunt Liu said: "I came today to look around. Here I like this pot of Spiraea cantoniensis the most; the flowers are very unique." Several other residents said: "We like this pot of azaleas the most; they are blooming very vigorously and the color looks very nice." Some residents admired the flowers, while participants chatted. Contestant Mr. Wang brought 4 potted "treasures." He told the reporter: "I have always liked these flowers and plants. Before, I was busy with work and had no time; now that I am free, I started growing them. The reason I put the potted plants on the root carving is that I think the shape looks better this way."
Amid everyone's eager anticipation, the residents' flower exhibition and judging competition officially began. The competing flowers were all excellent selections recommended by residents, and in the end, through the residents' votes, three residents' flowers stood out and won the title of "Flower King."