The mysterious legend, symbolism and flower language of the jade plant

The jade plant from Mexico, also known as stone lotus, is loved by people for its crystal-clear appearance and lotus-like shape. Today let us take a look at what the flower language of the jade plant is, what it symbolizes, and the legends about it!

I. The symbolism of the jade plant

1. Tenacity

The jade plant can survive even in dry and hot environments, so it is a symbol of tenacity.

2. Eternity

The jade plant has a very long flowering period, which can last as long as seven to ten months, so it represents eternity. People all long for things that never change and exist forever, but there are so many eternal things in the world; only bonds such as family love, romantic love and friendship can become eternal when treated sincerely.

3. Love that never fades

Stone lotus gets its name because its rosette-shaped leaf cluster closely resembles a blooming lotus, and it is praised as the "flower that never fades," which is also the source of its flower language.

Now that you know what the jade plant represents, I believe you must also be very interested in the legend of the jade plant~

II. The legend of the jade plant

Legend has it that long ago, people would place out "stone lotus" at night. Nearby people often saw, in the middle of the night, a slowly rising, blooming, golden, glittering lotus appear among the rocks above Xiangshui Cave (the deep pool south of the stone lotus), shining in all directions. At this time, in the lamp niche on the western hill the lamp was bright, and a goddess stood beside the lamp, from time to time adding oil to it. Guanyin in the temple north of the stone lotus stretched out her jade hand, picked a willow branch from Liujia Temple, and sprinkled water in Xiangshui Pool, and only then did the flower fade and the lamp go out. In the morning, people could still see glistening, ready-to-drip "sweet dew" on the leaves, grass and seedlings. Thus a ballad spread nearby: "Guanyin shows her divine power and the lotus blooms, the jade maiden holds incense and comes to light the lamp, the pure bottle is filled with sweet dew water, the willow branch sprinkles water to wash away the dust." This is the legend about the jade plant.

The jade plant, so loved by people, certainly has more than just good symbolism; besides that, it also has special medicinal value.

III. The medicinal value of the jade plant

Stone lotus can treat liver disease, uric acid and gout. In earlier times, people lived more frugally and ate less meat, so they had never heard of uric acid or gout. Today, however, many people frequently attend social engagements, and with fine wine plus big fish and large meat, the number of people suffering from uric acid problems has increased. There are not many medicinal herbs for treating uric acid, and "stone lotus" is one of them.

After learning about the flower language and symbolism of the jade plant, as well as its legend, do plant lovers like the jade plant even more? It is not only an excellent ornamental, but also a wonderful gift!