Which plants symbolize longevity and which flowers represent health and long life?
As we all know, green plants usually live a long time, so they are very suitable as gifts for elders and symbolize health and longevity. So, in the dazzling flower market, which plants are easy to care for, beautiful and long-lived? Let's take a look together below.
Phlox
This is a colorful herbaceous plant native to the southern United States. As a potted plant it is small and delicate, and its flowers bloom in clusters, giving a feeling of thriving vitality. At the same time, its name is very auspicious, carrying the meaning of good fortune, longevity, and joy. In terms of care, it likes sunshine and needs more than 6 hours of light a day. In hot summer weather, give it appropriate shade. For soil, it likes loose, fertile soil. The watering principle is to keep the potting soil moist, and avoid standing water at the bottom of the pot.
Sago Palm
The sago palm (Cycas revoluta) is a plant whose name closely resembles a person's name, and it belongs to the genus Cycas in the family Cycadaceae. In appearance, its leaves are glossy green, and its form has a simple, elegant feel. Placing it anywhere in the home can easily enhance the beauty of the space. It symbolizes longevity, good fortune, and a long life. For care, it likes a warm, humid environment and prefers scattered light, so it can be placed indoors near a window. It grows slowly, and the soil can tolerate a certain degree of drought. The watering principle is "water when dry, withhold when wet." Generally speaking, it can be watered a bit more in summer, and watering frequency should be reduced in winter.
Kalanchoe
From its name alone, you can tell that its symbolism is very auspicious. It symbolizes great fortune and a long life, making it a "festive flower," so it is very popular during the Lantern Festival. Its blooming period is extremely long, generally starting in spring and ending in autumn. As for care, kalanchoe is fairly easy to grow. It is not picky about soil, and in its living environment it is both drought-tolerant and cold-tolerant. As long as conditions are not extreme, it can grow vigorously.
For watering, it differs across the four seasons. In summer, water about once every 2-3 days; in autumn, water once a week; in winter, even less. Fertilizer should mainly be phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, applied in appropriate amounts during flower bud differentiation and the blooming period to ensure abundant flowers. In addition, choose a small pot when planting kalanchoe, because its root system does not spread much. Using a small pot can limit excessive root expansion and prevent conditions such as overcrowded roots and rot.