Which fortune-bringing guardian flowers have good meanings and can even live 100 years?

When growing flowers and plants, besides their beauty, people also want to get the good luck symbolized by the flowers. So if you happen to want to keep a few "guardian flowers" at home and also care about their meanings, then take a look at the plants recommended below.

Osmanthus

Osmanthus is a flower recognized since ancient times as one that nourishes the mind. When it is in full bloom, its flowers give off a refreshing, heart-penetrating fragrance. At the same time, the osmanthus flowers can also be dried in the sun to make delicacies such as osmanthus cake and osmanthus wine, and they have the effect of resolving phlegm and relieving cough. For friends with a courtyard at home, osmanthus can even be passed down through three generations of descendants, which shows what a long-lived plant it is.

For care, the flowering period is usually in autumn, the suitable temperature is 15 to 28 degrees Celsius, and it likes slightly acidic and fertile soil. In autumn and the plum rain season, open the windows often for ventilation, and do not water too much; just follow keeping the potting soil moist, and avoid long-term water accumulation in the pot.

Ginkgo

Many retired workers choose ginkgo first when growing plants, because they are easy to keep, and a small bonsai can be kept for at least 20 years. At the same time, the whole plant is a treasure. Its fruit is white and rich in substances such as protein, fat and starch. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that these elements in ginkgo fruit have effects such as moistening the lungs, relieving cough, and benefiting the brain and intelligence.

For care, ginkgo's growing season is April to May. It likes soil rich in organic matter, and sandy soil can also be added to the base soil to improve drainage when too much water is given. For watering, follow "water when dry, stop when wet," and when watering, water thoroughly.

Small-leaf red sandalwood

Many people have seen the plant name small-leaf red sandalwood when reading ancient books. It is recorded as a "divine wood." Keeping it at home has the effect of protecting peace, eliminating disasters, and also attracting wealth. Moreover, this wood can live at least several hundred years, and it grows extremely slowly.

For care, what is mostly seen on the market is potted small-leaf red sandalwood. It cannot be exposed to direct sunlight and needs to be placed in a spot with scattered light. It likes a humid environment, and growth will be relatively faster if the temperature is kept above 25 degrees. For soil, it is recommended to use special bonsai soil. For watering, follow "water when dry, stop when wet," and do not water too much; too much watering will make the leaves turn yellow and wilt. In spring and summer, fertilize once every 25 to 35 days or so, and no fertilizing is needed in the other seasons