Don't give potted plants as gifts carelessly; these 3 kinds symbolize health and longevity, perfect for giving to elders at Mid-Autumn Festival
As quality of life improves, many people like to grow potted flowers and plants, to decorate their homes, green their lives, and cultivate their minds. Every plant carries some meaning, for example, the money tree stands for "wealth rolling in."
The Mid-Autumn Festival is not far off now. Today Hua'er will introduce 3 kinds of potted plants with the meaning of "health and longevity," perfect for giving to elders at Mid-Autumn Festival, beautiful and easy to grow!
1. Kalanchoe
When it comes to "living to a hundred," you can't leave out kalanchoe. Just from the name you know this plant symbolizes longevity. The kalanchoe plant is small and delicate, with flowers blooming in clusters and rich colors, and it has very high ornamental value. September is the peak season for growth and bud formation, so light, fertilizer and water must be sufficient. Give it about 10 hours of light a day and keep the potting soil suitably moist to promote flower bud differentiation. Apply a phosphorus-potassium fertilizer about every 10 days to encourage more buds. By Mid-Autumn Festival the plant will be full of flower buds, giving it a uniquely charming look!
2. Monstera
The "turtle" itself carries the meaning of longevity, so monstera naturally symbolizes long life. Monstera is mainly grown for its leaves, with very high ornamental value, and it can also purify the air, absorbing harmful substances such as formaldehyde and benzene. Because its leaves are broad and its transpiration is strong, it can add humidity to a room. At night it can also absorb carbon dioxide and raise the oxygen content of the air, helping sleep and calming the mind, making it perfect for giving to elders.
3. Evergreen
Evergreen stays as young as ten thousand years, and is often used to describe the elderly, wishing them good health and a long life like the southern mountains. Its plant stays green all year round and full of vitality. On some festivals or birthdays, giving a pot of evergreen wishes the elder health and a long life of a hundred years.
Evergreen is also a very practical plant, with a unique air-purifying ability. It can absorb harmful substances such as nicotine and formaldehyde, keeping elders refreshed and full of energy.
That's all for plants to give elders at Mid-Autumn Festival. If flower lovers have other suggestions, you can share them with everyone in the comments section below. To learn more about growing flowers, you can follow Huajianke.