Which flowers did the ancients love that also have an antique charm?

Growing flowers and plants is not just about decorating the home environment; it also subtly shapes a person's character. Don't think that growing flowers only became popular in modern times. In fact, in ancient times, whether they were royals and nobles or ordinary farmers and commoners, everyone liked to plant all kinds of flowers and plants in their courtyards. Today let's take a look at several plants that the ancients all loved.

Plum blossom

In poetry, there are countless descriptions of plum blossom scenes, among which the most familiar are Wang Anshi's "Plum Blossom" and Lu You's "Bu Suan Zi - Ode to Plum Blossom", both of which can depict the scene of plum blossoms braving the cold and fighting the snow. For the ancients, the plum blossom represented steadfastness and tenacity.

In terms of care, plum blossoms like sufficient light and especially love the temperatures of spring and autumn, so these two seasons are also its period of rapid growth. At this time, the key point of care is that watering should keep the potting soil moist, and fertilizer should be given once a month consistently. During the flowering period, the temperature changes greatly between morning and evening, and when the temperature is around 10 degrees Celsius, it will show the scene of blooming early.

Orchid

The orchid is what the ancients called "the flower of the gentleman", and it has a history of nearly two thousand years in our country. The ancients often expressed their feelings by using orchids to represent aspirations, to express emotions, and to write ink paintings.

In terms of care, it likes a semi-shaded environment, and its suitable growth temperature is around 18-28°C. In spring and autumn among the four seasons, it can be allowed to receive soft morning light for 2-3 hours. The usual watering technique is to follow the rule of watering only after the soil surface is dry, because its root system is relatively sensitive and the soil needs sufficient air circulation. Therefore, after watering, pay attention that there is no standing water at the bottom of the pot, otherwise long-term excessive moisture will cause root rot.

Lotus

Praised as "emerging from the mud yet unstained", the lotus has always been a favorite from ancient times to the present. In the past, literati and painters also liked to paint lotuses with brushes, using the contrast to bring out the lotus's pure whiteness.

In terms of care, the lotus is an aquatic plant, with a growth temperature of between 22 and 32 degrees Celsius. It likes hot weather, and in daily care it is best to provide sufficient full sun. When the winter temperature is below 10 degrees, it needs to be placed indoors in a sheltered spot to prevent frost damage.