What are the money-making flowers? A rundown of eight beautiful and profitable flowers
Flowers are fragrant and sweet, and since ancient times they have been loved by scholars and refined gentlemen. Nowadays more and more people grow a few pots of flowers on their balconies for viewing. In fact, some people also start businesses and make money by growing flowers. Let's take a look below at the flowers suitable for growing as a business.
1. Lotus
Lotus has good prospects for cultivation, and after large-scale planting and growing, selling it brings considerable profit. The whole lotus plant is a treasure; the lotus root can be eaten and can also be used as medicinal material. Moreover, the method of growing lotus is relatively simple; it only needs a suitable pond, but note that the water level must not exceed 1.8 m. Nowadays, large areas of gardens and parks are being developed, and to improve the quality of life they all include ponds, where lotus can be planted.
2. Chinese rose
The Chinese rose (Rosa chinensis) has a long flowering period, from July and August to around March of the following year. Its blooms are large and its colors are vivid, giving it high ornamental value. Chinese roses are easy to keep alive, which can effectively avoid losses caused by plants dying, and large-scale planting can be sold to gardens and other landscapes for decoration.
3. Cherry blossom
Cherry blossom is an introduced plant that later became popular nationwide. Every year, various regions hold cherry blossom viewing festivals, the most famous being the cherry blossoms at Wuhan University. Cherry blossoms have high ornamental value, and artificial cultivation methods can be used to extend the flowering period, so they sell for a higher price, have a broad market, and have good prospects for cultivation.
4. Osmanthus
The osmanthus tree is tall and upright, and during its flowering period the branches are covered with golden-yellow blossoms, looking especially beautiful. Osmanthus also has many uses; it can be used to make osmanthus tea and can also be made into osmanthus cake, among other things. When growing it, it needs to be placed in a spot with ample sunlight.
5. Crabapple
Crabapple was already very famous in ancient times and was planted in imperial courtyards. The crabapple can grow to a height of 8 m, and when it blooms it displays full magnificence, making it an indispensable plant for modern garden landscapes. When planting it, there is no need to worry about sales.
6. Oriental lily
The Oriental lily is a symbol of holiness, and its petals are pure white and open outward without hiding anything, giving it high ornamental value. When planting, it is best to choose fertile soil that drains easily and has strong air permeability, as this is beneficial to the growth of the Oriental lily.
7. Rose
The gift flower seen most often is the rose. The rose's color stands out and is clearly different from other flowers, making it easy to tell apart. Its fiery red petals symbolize passionate love like fire and are often used for giving between lovers, and gift flowers have a relatively high price and very high profit.
8. Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum has a certain medicinal value, and steeping it in water can also clear heat and reduce internal fire. When growing it, note that the daily sunlight exposure must not exceed 6 hours, otherwise it will delay the plant's flowering time. To promote the growth of chrysanthemum, the temperature can be kept between 16-22°C.