3 potted flowers suitable for the elderly at home, symbolizing health and longevity
Many friends who grow flowers keep plants at home just to invite good fortune. Nowadays, many flower-growing friends also keep a few pots of flowers symbolizing longevity for the elderly in the family. Below, the editor will recommend three kinds of flowers that are both easy to grow and carry the beautiful meaning of longevity, which can also be seen as a lovely wish for the elderly!
The first is the Swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa). Everyone knows that turtles can live for a thousand years, so the Swiss cheese plant naturally symbolizes longevity. The leaves of the Swiss cheese plant are also similar in shape to the back of a turtle, which is how it got its name. The Swiss cheese plant not only has extremely high ornamental value, but is also good at purifying the environment.
It can absorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde. The Swiss cheese plant is also relatively easy to care for. For the soil used to grow it, it is best to choose slightly acidic leaf mold soil, so that more nutrients can be provided to the roots.
The second is the kalanchoe (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana). Just from the name, you can tell it is a flower symbolizing longevity. It also comes in many colors and has a relatively long flowering period, making it a flower very suitable for keeping at home. The petals of the kalanchoe are layered one upon another, and the stems are also dotted with green leaves.
The kalanchoe blooms during the Spring Festival, bright and lively, and it also has a strong New Year atmosphere. During the growing period of the kalanchoe, try to water it about once every two days to maintain the nutrients needed for growth.
The last one is the Welwitschia (Welwitschia mirabilis). The Welwitschia symbolizes a long life of a hundred years, and it can be said to be one of the most suitable flowers to give to the elderly. In appearance, the Welwitschia is not as beautiful as the previous two plants, but because it grows in the desert, its vitality is extremely tenacious, making it more suitable than anything to give to the elderly.