What is the flower name of the plant known as Jinqiandou?

Other names for Jinqiandou

Jinqiandou is also called round-leaf Polyscias, and is one of the many varieties of Polyscias. In other countries, people also call it round-leaf Aralia.

Morphological characteristics of Jinqiandou

For beginner growers, the appearance of Jinqiandou is no different from other foliage plants, but Jinqiandou is indeed different from other plants.

The leaves of Jinqiandou are alternate, with odd-pinnate compound leaves. The small leaves are round, partly heart-shaped. The leaf color is pure and thick, without silvery-white markings. The whole plant has fewer branches, and the surface of the stems is covered with lenticels.

Growth habits of Jinqiandou

Jinqiandou originally grows in the Pacific Islands and likes a warm, humid, and sunny environment. It grows normally in semi-shade conditions, is not cold-tolerant, and is afraid of drought. When growing Jinqiandou at home, it needs to be placed indoors in bright light. Without proper sunlight exposure, it grows even more vigorously. In summer, care should be taken to avoid direct sunlight.

When growing Jinqiandou at home, it is necessary to sprinkle water on the plant frequently to increase air humidity and keep the leaf color fresh. In addition, apply a special fertilizer for foliage plants once every 2 weeks, applying light fertilizer frequently. When fertilizing, be careful not to sprinkle it on the leaves to avoid burning the leaves.

Symbolism of Jinqiandou

Jinqiandou is also called Fulutong, meaning fortune and prosperity, and even more money, so Jinqiandou represents a feng shui tree that brings wealth and prosperity. In feng shui, it is said that with Fulutong at home, wealth luck flows even more smoothly.